lot

phrases

• a lot

  1. 1

     to a great or greater degree

     I liked her a lot.

     I can run a lot faster than you.

     Men take a lot longer in the supermarket than women.

     We're playing a lot better under the new coach.

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     See also  much
  2. 2

     often, or for a long time

     I talk a lot, I know.

     We see her in the mornings a lot, taking the children off to school.

     She gets sad when she thinks about him, which happens a lot.

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  3. 3

     a lot/lots

     a large number, amount, or quantity

     We're paying her a lot for her services.

     Have another piece of cake – there's lots more in the kitchen.

     a lot of:

     Barb used to have a lot of friends in New York.

     I've got a lot of work to do.

     There are a lot of questions that still remain unanswered.

     The idea has attracted lots of publicity.

     I see a lot of similarity between the two industries.

     He's making lots of money.

     a lot/lots to do/see/eat etc.:

     There's a lot to see in New York.

     lots and lots:

     There were lots and lots of posters to choose from.

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     See also  many

• have a lot going on

  to be very busy

  I've got a lot going on this weekend – I don't think I can see you.

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• have a lot on your mind

  to be worried or thinking about many things

  He's hard to talk to at the moment – he's got a lot on his mind.

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