lots
noun · adverb
Form of lot , plural of lot.
Simple meaning
A very large amount or quantity of something
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
lahtsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɑts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
colloquial
A lot; a great deal; tons; loads.
adverb
colloquial
To a very great degree or extent
colloquial
A great deal; very much.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A lot; a great deal; tons; loads.
Used this way, lots is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
Nearby words
- oodles , more casual, better suited to speech than writing
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More ways to use lots
- “Made lots of new friends.”noun
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Compound terms
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Making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn.
Making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn.
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