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a lot
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Definition of a lot
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as in much
to a large extent or degree
That bruise looks a lot better than it did the other day.
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highly
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considerably
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largely
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no end
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extensively
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significantly
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broadly
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hugely
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enormously
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tremendously
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vastly
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sizably
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massively
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colossally
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monumentally
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staggeringly
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noticeably
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stupendously
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big—time
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monstrously
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astronomically
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by half
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appreciably
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amply
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copiously
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abundantly
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plentifully
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healthily
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little
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slightly
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nominally
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modestly
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just
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hardly
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barely
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scarcely
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negligibly
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minimally
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minutely
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microscopically
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imperceptibly
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fractionally
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invisibly
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infinitesimally
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insignificantly
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little
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slightly
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nominally
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modestly
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just
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hardly
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barely
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scarcely
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negligibly
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minimally
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minutely
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microscopically
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imperceptibly
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fractionally
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as in constantly
many times
She goes snowshoeing a lot during the winter.
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constantly
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often
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repeatedly
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frequently
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again and again
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always
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much
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continually
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again
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over and over
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regularly
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hourly
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oft
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time after time
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oftentimes
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continuously
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time and again
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night and day
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consistently
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routinely
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ofttimes
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commonly
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usually
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periodically
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generally
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ordinarily
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anew
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unceasingly
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perpetually
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habitually
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afresh
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uninterruptedly
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continuingly
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intermittently
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recurrently
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little
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now
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rarely
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seldom
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sometimes
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infrequently
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occasionally
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now and then
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ne’er
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once
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now
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rarely
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seldom
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sometimes
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infrequently
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occasionally
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now and then
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as in so
to a great degree
He respects you a lot.
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so
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too
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very
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much
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really
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extremely
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that
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full
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incredibly
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badly
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terribly
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especially
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greatly
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damn
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particularly
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severely
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damned
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far
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most
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seriously
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real
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good and
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intensely
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super
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such
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jolly
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desperately
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heavily
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way
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wildly
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specially
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mighty
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ever
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totally
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immensely
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right
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thoroughly
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extra
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fiercely
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absolutely
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hugely
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awful
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exceptionally
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wicked
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completely
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enormously
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awfully
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utterly
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beastly
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exceedingly
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sorely
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vastly
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supremely
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uncommonly
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filthy
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archly
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mightily
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entirely
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vitally
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sore
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fantastically
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eminently
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bone
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deeply
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exceeding
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majorly
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unco
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almighty
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fabulously
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remarkably
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spanking
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corking
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deadly
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frightfully
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purely
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mortally
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roaring
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dang
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monstrous
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achingly
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rattling
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roaringly
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stinking
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positively
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surpassingly
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fully
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whacking
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wholly
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thumping
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colossally
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significantly
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altogether
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cracking
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notably
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obviously
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downright
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blisteringly
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considerably
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as all get—out
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passing
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extensively
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visibly
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noticeably
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substantially
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plainly
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radically
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profoundly
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flat—out
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markedly
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overmuch
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palpably
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abundantly
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excessively
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plentifully
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appreciably
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discernibly
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monumentally
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obscenely
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amazingly
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astonishingly
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grandly
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monstrously
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astronomically
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staggeringly
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Very many or very much or very often is a lot. If you like something very much, you might say, «I like it a lot, or if you have a large amount of homework, you can say, «I have a lot of homework.»
A lot is correctly written as two words, not alot. You might wonder why. One meaning of lot is «a great quantity of something.» For instance, if someone wants to bring enough cupcakes for everyone at the party, he or she might buy the whole lot, meaning every cupcake the bakery has. It’s that spirit of abundance that comes through in a lot. Just remember: «You brought a lot of cupcakes! I bet you bought the whole lot!»
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Commonly confused words
allot / a lot
To allot is to divvy up. You might allot a few hours of your day to study for a test. The words a lot refer to a large amount. If you’re taking a hard class, you’ll need to allot a lot of hours to study!
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Table of Contents
- What is a simple definition of lot?
- How many is a lot?
- How do you describe a lot?
- What is lot and example?
- How do lots work?
- What are different ways to say a lot?
- What is another word for a lot of?
- How much is a lot mean?
- Is a lot VS are a lot?
- Do you say a lot or alot?
- How do you use the word alot?
- Is it spelled a lot or a lot?
- What do words mean a lot?
- What does a lot of mean?
- What is another word for “a lot of”?
1 : an object used in deciding something by chance or the use of such an object to decide something. 2 : fate sense 2 It was their lot to be poor. 3 : a piece or plot of land a vacant lot. 4 : a large number or amount lots of books a lot of help.
What is a simple definition of lot?
1 : an object used in deciding something by chance or the use of such an object to decide something. 2 : fate sense 2 It was their lot to be poor. 3 : a piece or plot of land a vacant lot. 4 : a large number or amount lots of books a lot of help.
- astronomically,
- big-time,
- broadly,
- colossally,
- considerably,
- enormously,
- extensively,
- greatly,
How many is a lot?
A lot is an old unit of weight used in many European countries since the Middle Ages until the beginning of the 20th century. Most often it was defined as either 1⁄30 or 1⁄32 of a pound (or more precisely of whatever mass value one local pound had at the time). Recorded values range from 10 to 50 grams.
How do you describe a lot?
“A lot” is the opposite of a little. When used as a noun, “a lot” means a large extent, a large amount, or a large number. As an adverb, “a lot” means to a great extent or to a great degree.
What is lot and example?
The definition of a lot is a large number or greater extent. An example of lot is someone with sixty pairs of socks, lots of socks. An example of lot is finishing a marathon one mile ahead of the other runners, to finish a lot ahead.
How do lots work?
It’s the same with forex currency pairs. You can’t just buy one unit of currency; instead, you buy a lot. Lots come in standard sizes that are universally recognised. For example, you could buy 100,000 lots of base currency GBP for the currency pair GBP/USD.
What are different ways to say a lot?
What follows is a list of alternatives to “a lot.” Consider using these more descriptive words and phrases in your next project.
- a good deal.
- a great deal.
- a large number.
- ample.
- a whole heap.
- an abundance.
- bunches.
- copious, copious amount.
What is another word for a lot of?
What is another word for a lot of?
| many | lots of |
|---|---|
| substantial | great |
| ample | abundant |
| sizable | plentiful |
| immeasurable | profuse |
How much is a lot mean?
As a noun, a lot means “a large number, quantity, or amount,” as in That’s a lot of cheese! or I only have a few hobbies, but my husband has a lot. As an adverb, a lot means “very much” or “a great deal,” as in I love you a lot, or “often,” as in I’ve been practicing a lot.
Is a lot VS are a lot?
“Lot” is the subject of the sentence and it is singular. “Is” goes with a singular subject, “are” goes with a plural subject. “There ARE lots” is correct because the subject “LOTS” is plural. When you say…”There IS a lot of animals”…that is correct.
Do you say a lot or alot?
First thing’s first: “alot” is not a word. If you want to say that someone has a vast number of things, you would say they have “a lot” of things. “A lot” is always two words. “Allot” means to give or apportion something to someone as a share or task.
How do you use the word alot?
A lot should always be spelled as two words. The meaning of a lot depends on the context. Usually, it means “many” or “to a great extent.” Let’s look at some examples. Shelley reads a lot of books during her morning commute.
Is it spelled a lot or a lot?
A lot is the only true spelling and used for both defining an amount AND when talking about where you park a car. Just because five people disagree with a fact does not now make the fact false, you simply have five ignorant people. A lot is spelled the same way to define different things because the English language has whats known as (1)homonyms.
What do words mean a lot?
other words for a lot. entirely. substantially. totally. wholly. considerably. emphatically. exceedingly. extremely.
What does a lot of mean?
Definition of a lot of. : a large number or amount of (things, people, etc.) A lot of people feel that way. There was a lot of space.
What is another word for “a lot of”?
A bunch
What is another word for a lot?
642 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɐ lˈɒt], [ ɐ lˈɒt], [ ɐ l_ˈɒ_t]
How to use «A lot» in context?
A lot is a versatile word that can be used in a lot of different ways. For instance, you can use it to describe how much something weighs, how much space something takes up, or what a large number is. Alternatively, you can use it to describe how much something contains or how much work is required. In short, a lot can mean a lot of different things, and that’s why it’s so versatile.
a lot — перевод на русский
/ə lɒt/
That’s a lot of money.
Здесь много денег.
Lots of money, like, half my paper route money.
Много денег. Половину от того,что приносит моя точка.
Lots on the chandeliers.
Много на люстрах.
I think not a lot of people expected him.
Не думаю, что много людей догадывались, что это Джексон.
I think Gerard is kind of the main reason why there’s a lot of «evilness» in the Argent family.
Думаю Джерард как раз та причина, почему в семье Арджентов так много зла.
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Everybody’s got a lot to do at that hospital.
В больнице все очень заняты.
In fact, our wedding is going to be a lot like this one…
И, кстати, наша свадьба будет очень похожа на эту…
You know, a lot of people is gonna be surprised when they see me, eh, Lil?
Ты знаешь, люди очень удивляются, когда видят меня, Лил.
Oh, that’ll be a lot of fun.
— Вам там будет очень весело.
— I don’t think I can-— — lt might help him a whole lot.
— Не думаю, что смогу тебе помочь. — Ты очень можешь мне помочь.
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Thanks a lot, old man.
Большое спасибо.
Thanks a lot. — Naughty, naughty.
Большое спасибо!
Thanks a lot, old man.
Большое спасибо, старина.
Thanks. Thanks a lot.
Большое спасибо!
— Oh, thanks a lot, Monte.
— Большое спасибо, Монте.
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You collected a lot of money to build a tabernacle.
«ы собрала кучу денег на строительство храма.
There’s been a lot of money spent on flowers tonight.
ќни сегодн€ потратили кучу денег на цветы.
I read in the papers about you winning a lot of money from that gambler.
Я прочла в газете, что вы выиграли кучу денег у этого картёжника.
My, it must be wonderful to win a lot of money like that.
Как же это должно быть здорово — выиграть вот так кучу денег.
My word’s as good as my bond… and I stand to lose a lot of dough if she don’t show up.
Мое слово дороже денег. Я потеряю кучу денег, если она уйдет.
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The situation’s a lot more nuanced than that.
Ситуация намного сложней.
Actually, I feel a lot better.
На самом деле мне намного лучше.
A lot better than havin’ a hole in your guts.
Намного лучше чем заработать дырку в брюхо.
You will see, tomorrow you will feel a lot better.
¬от увидите, завтра вам будет намного лучше.
He’s a lot nearer than that.
— Он намного ближе.
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I’m sorry, there’s just something on my phone that means a lot to me.
Извини, но там действительно что-то, что значит очень много для меня.
Western Union, and they’ve got a lot of money too.
От Western Union, а у них очень много денег.
I’d had an awful lot to drink, Joan.
Я очень много выпил, Джоан.
A lot of artillery guns. Ask how many.
очень много артиллерии, пушек спроси сколько
And he earned a lot of money with his art.
Также он очень много денег заработал своим искусством.
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— I need a lot more.
Мне нужно гораздо больше.
Maybe not as thick as the ones Joshua blew down with his trumpet… but a lot safer.
Возможно, эта стена не такая могучая, как та, которую разрушил Джошуа силой звука своего горна,.. ..но точно гораздо безопаснее.
A lot cleverer than I thought he was.
Гораздо умнее, чем я думал.
I feel a lot better already.
Мне стало гораздо легче.
We were talkin’ about a lot more money than this.
Мы договаривались о гораздо большей сумме.
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Now, we’ll take lot number 20, right at the corner of DeSota Avenue.
Мы берем лот номер 20, правый угол ДеСота Авеню.
Wrap up that lot and put some poison ivy on it. Yes, sir.
Заверните этот лот и украсьте его ядовитым плющем.
Now, we’ll take lot number 21.
Теперь, выставляем лот номер 21.
What am I offered for lot number 21?
— Что я получу за лот номер 21? — 200 долларов.
Now, we’ll take lot number 22.
Теперь, мы выставляем лот номер 22.
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There are a lot of beautiful woman there.
Вокруг полно красивых девушек.
A lot of elephants in the circus.
— Правильно, слон! Их в цирке полно.
But we have lots of time to be together, and ball games don’t happen every day.
Но у нас полно времени, чтобы проводить его вместе, а бейсбольные матчи случаются не каждый день.
There’s indications in the valley, lots of indications.
В этой долине полно добрых знаков.
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Say, there’s been lots of people that’s been pronounced dead that came alive again and lived for years.
Знаете ли, часто случается, что людей объявляют мертвыми, а они возвращаются к жизни и живут много лет.
I’ve won a lot of arguments with a lead pipe.
Моя грубость часто приносила мне плоды победы в спорах.
L-I’ll be thinking a lot about you.
Я буду часто думать о вас.
I guess we fought a lot, but losing a job at a time like this is something you don’t wish…
— Мы часто ругались. Но потерять сейчас работу не пожелаешь…
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There is a lot of contact a lot of negotiation between various factions and a lot of mistrust.
Существует много контактов, много переговоров между различными группировками и много недоверия.
He is smiling a lot and talking a lot.
Она часто улыбается и много говорит.
They drink a lot and they talk a lot.
Они часто выпивали и много общались.
There are a lot of stereotypes, a lot of prejudices against our organization.
Существует много стереотипов, много предубеждений против нашей организации.
Feedburner offered a lot, including a lot of analytics, for free.
Feedburner предлагает много, в том числе много аналитики, бесплатно.
The traditional loan process can be cumbersome, requiring a lot of documentation that takes up a lot of your time.
Традиционный процесс кредитования может быть громоздким, требуя много документации, которая отнимает много вашего времени.
The creative, interesting, a lot depends on the attitude of partners, a lot can change.
Отношения творческие, интересные, много зависит от настроя партнеров, многое можно изменить.
This is why they draw a lot of attention and make a lot of odd and interesting friendships.
Именно поэтому они привлекают много внимания и заводят много странных и интересных дружеских отношений.
But they did get a lot of Lokey lose a lot of other people.
Но они действительно получили много Lokey потерять много других людей.
Samsung’s got a lot of resources, so the company is able to improve things a lot faster than Apple.
У Samsung много ресурсов, поэтому компания может улучшить вещи намного быстрее, чем Apple.
Lack of self-learning capabilities: this can be improved with a lot a lot of time.
Отсутствие возможности самообучения: это может быть улучшено с много много времени.
Do a lot of research, make a lot of mistakes, and take time to think a lot on the way.
Проводите больше исследований, допускайте массу ошибок и находите время для размышлений на этом пути.
There’s a lot of assuming going on during that process, a lot of interpretation, and a lot of habit.
Там много предполагая, что происходит во время этого процесса, большое толкование, и многие привычки.
Our society is developing according to its own laws — we move a lot and work a lot, constantly travel and perform a lot of various functions.
Наше общество развивается по своим законам — мы много двигаемся и много работаем, постоянно путешествуем и выполняем массу разнообразных функций.
Yes, I did get a lot of support from a lot of people.
I have gotten a lot of comments on this, because it is obvious for a lot of people.
Я не говорил много на эту тему, поскольку это совершенно очевидные вещи для многих людей.
We do a lot of fishing and spend a lot of time at the beach.
«Часто бегаем и в бассейне проводим много времени.
I don’t have a lot of free time because I am working a lot.
I had a lot of input about him and other candidates from a lot of people around the league.
Собрал много информации о нём и других кандидатах от многих людей в лиге.
They pay a lot of attention and do a lot of work.
Они очень много занимаются и прикладывают массу усилий.
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Какая разница между a lot of, lots of, просто a lot без предлога и allot? А что значат выражения a whole lot of, an awful lot of? Если ваш ответ: «В смысле какая разница? Я знаю только a lot of, а разве по-другому как-то можно?», то, похоже, вы упустили важную тему по грамматике. Учитель английского языка онлайн точно поможет навсегда закрыть этот вопрос. А чтобы срочно разобраться в теме и устранить пробелы, читайте статью до конца.
1. A lot of
A lot of – это «много» для существительных, не важно исчисляемых или нет, (и для местоимений, конечно).
У нас есть many – много исчисляемых объектов, и much – «много» для неисчисляемых существительных. Конструкция a lof of заменяет и many, и much.
Companies make many new products. Компании производят много новых продуктов. Product – исчисляемое существительное. Для него используем many. А можем заменить many на a lot of:
Companies make a lot of new products.
I drank much water in the shower. Я выпил много воды в душе. Water – неисчисляемое существительное. С ним мы говорим much. А можем выразить тот же смысл через a lot of:
I drank a lot of water in the shower.
Казалось бы, отличный лайфхак для тех, кто не помнит, какие существительные исчисляемые, какие исчисляемые. Просто везде использовать a lot of. И вроде как учить ничего не нужно про исчисляемость. Но, оказывается, у a lot of тоже есть ограничения: его не следует ставить в вопросительные и отрицательные предложения.
Are there many people who confuse many with mush? Здесь много людей, кто путает many и much?
I don’t have much time. У меня нет много времени (не так много времени).
Здесь many и much нельзя заменить на a lot of. Так что тему исчисляемые и неисчисляемые существительные все же желательно подучить.
2. A whole lot of/an awful lot of
A whole lot of/an awful lot of – неформальные выражения. Слова whole и awful усиливают «много». Их даже можно иногда перевести почти дословно без потери смысла: an awful lot of – ужасно много, A whole lot of – целая куча.
He spends an awful lot of time playing games. Он тратит ужасно много времени на игры. (играя в игры – звучит не по-русски).
I bet that statue costs a whole lot of money. Бьюсь об заклад, эта статуя стоит целую кучу денег.
3. Lots of
Lots of – это менее формальный синоним a lot of. Значение то же самое.
I know you must have lots of questions. Я знаю, что у тебя, должно быть, много вопросов.
I hope you like lots of sugar in your iced tea. Я надеюсь, ты любишь много сахара в чае.
4. A lot без предлога
Предлог – это атрибут существительного, нет предлога – нет существительного.
A lot – это «много» для глаголов и сравнительной степени прилагательных. A lot взаимозаменяем с much, но many в этом значении не используется!
- A lot для глаголов
Если a lot of/lots of мы используем для выражения «много чего-то», то a lot по отношению к глаголу несет смысл «делать что-то много/интенсивно/часто/усердно».
She works a lot, and I didn’t want to worry her. Она работает много, и я не хотел ее беспокоить.
She works much, and I didn’t want to worry her.
- A lot для сравнительной степени прилагательных
A lot перед сравнительной степенью прилагательных передает значение намного.
Причем это работает как с простой формой сравнительной степени, так и со сложной:
I’m sure you’ll feel a lot better in a week. Я уверен, ты почувствуешь себя намного лучше через неделю.
I’m sure you’ll feel much better in a week.
Learning english with Enline is more interesting than at school. No, it is a lot more interesting. (much more interesting). Учить английский с Enline интереснее, чем в школе. Нет, намного интереснее.
5. Allot
Allot уже никакого отношения к «много» не имеет. Этот правильный глагол (allot — allotted) означает «выделить деньги/время/ресурсы». А упоминаем мы его здесь, потому что «allot» произносится так же, как «a lot». Теперь вы их не спутаете во время listening и не попадете впросак, разговаривая с носителями.
Try and allot two or three hours a day to training. Попробуйте и выделите два или три часа в день на тренировку.
Синоним allot – похожее слово «allocate».
You should allocate/allot the same amount of time to each question. Вы должны выделять одинаковое количество времени на каждый вопрос.
Кажется, что ничего сложного нет. Но, если не закрепить эту информацию на практике, она легко забудется. Поэтому составьте свои примеры с каждым из выражений в комментариях. Посмотрим чьи предложения окажутся самыми оригинальными.
Статья написана преподавателем онлайн школы английского языка Enline Саидом Лутфуллиным.
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