Definition
a lot (of people): many, a great number of (people)
Lots of people didn't come to my party, in fact, only 3 people came and I had invited 100!
(I work) a lot: (I work) all the time, a great deal
I go to the movies a lot; at least twice a week.
- "Salaries and rent prices are reasonable and the corporate taxes are a lot lower than in Australia."
- "Moira : So I bet there are a lot of people in the crowd supporting the home team then?"
- "Owner : Oh, lots of things."
- "Polly : We've had a lot of problems without that server for the past few weeks."
- "I want to help you, but I am a librarian, so I know a lot about books..."
- "They drink lots of beer, they love barbecues, and they have many beautiful animals."
- "Penelope : ...and a lot about casual sex..."
- "I know I've learnt that you people have a lot of unresolved issues."
- "A lot of people don't realize that an efficient workplace requires positive energy."
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