lot
word
/ˈɫɑt/, /ˈɫɔt/
LAHT
/lˈɒt/
LOT
Definition
A lot means a large amount or number of something. It can also refer to a piece of land or an object's group in an auction.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal when meaning 'a lot' or 'many'. Common phrases: 'a lot of', 'a whole lot'. As a noun, 'lot' can mean an auction group or a land area. Avoid confusion with 'lotto' or 'lots' (plural).
Spanish: lote - montón - muchoPortuguese (BR): lote - muito - montãoPortuguese (PT): lote - muito - montãoChinese (Simplified): 一批 - 许多 - 地段Chinese (Traditional): 一批 - 許多 - 地段Hindi: बहुत - हिस्सा - इलाकाArabic: كثير - قطعة - حظBengali: অনেক - জমি (জমির টুকরা) - লট (নিলামের জন্য পণ্যের একটি দল)Russian: много - участок (земли) - лот (на аукционе)Japanese: たくさん - 区画 (土地) - ロット (オークションの品)Vietnamese: nhiều - lô đất - lô (trong đấu giá)Korean: 많이 - 부지 (토지) - 묶음 (경매 상품)Turkish: çok - arsa (arazi parçası) - parti (müzayede grubu)Urdu: بہت زیادہ - پلاٹ (زمین کا ٹکڑا) - لاٹ (نیلامی کا گروپ)Indonesian: banyak - sebidang tanah - lot (barang lelang)
Example Sentences
I have a lot of books to read.
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We had a great time with a whole lot of fun activities.
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A lot of people showed up at the concert last night.
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She bought a lot in the new housing development.
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Please give me a lot of water to drink.
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They sold the painting as a lot at the auction.
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