How do you use "lot" in a sentence?

There were a lot of people at the party. I feel a lot better today. Thanks a lot for your help.

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Q: What does "lot" mean?

A large amount or number; a group of items; a plot of land 'Lot' most commonly means a large amount ('a lot of people'). It can also mean a group for sale ('job lot'), a plot of land ('parking lot' in American, 'car park' in British), or fate ('it was my lot in life'). 'Lots' is informal for 'a lot'.

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Meaning: A large amount or number; a group of items; a plot of land

许多，大量

mucho, un montón

たくさん、多く

많은 양, 다수; 물건 묶음; 토지 구획

'Lot' most commonly means a large amount ('a lot of people'). It can also mean a group for sale ('job lot'), a plot of land ('parking lot' in American, 'car park' in British), or fate ('it was my lot in life'). 'Lots' is informal for 'a lot'.

「lot」最常见的意思是大量。它也可以指一组待售商品、一块土地或命运。「lots」是「a lot」的非正式说法。

«Lot» comúnmente significa una gran cantidad. También puede significar un grupo para venta, un terreno o destino. «Lots» es informal para «a lot».

「lot」は最も一般的には大量を意味します。販売用のグループ、土地、または運命を意味することもあります。「lots」は「a lot」のカジュアルな言い方です。

'Lot'은 가장 흔하게 많은 양을 뜻한다('a lot of people'). 또한 판매용 묶음('job lot'), 토지 구획(미국 영어에서 'parking lot', 영국 영어에서 'car park'), 또는 운명('it was my lot in life')을 의미할 수도 있다. 'Lots'는 'a lot'의 비격식 표현이다.

Examples

There were a lot of people at the party.
派对上有很多人。
Había mucha gente en la fiesta.
パーティーにはたくさんの人がいた。
파티에 사람이 많았다.
I feel a lot better today.
我今天感觉好多了。
Me siento mucho mejor hoy.
今日はずっと気分がいい。
오늘은 기분이 훨씬 좋다.
Thanks a lot for your help.
非常感谢你的帮助。
Muchas gracias por tu ayuda.
助けてくれてありがとう。
도와주셔서 정말 감사합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'hlot' meaning 'an object used for deciding by chance' (like drawing straws). The 'large amount' sense evolved from lots being groups of items sold at auction. The 'fate' sense comes from drawing lots to determine one's destiny.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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