A lot of
Example: She has a lot of books on her shelf.
Definition
"A lot of" is an expression used to indicate a large quantity or number of something, often in informal contexts. For example, in the phrase "She has a lot of books on her shelf," it means she possesses many books.
Etymology
The phrase "a lot of" originates from the word "lot," which historically meant a portion or share. Over time, "a lot" evolved to signify a large amount, and the addition of "of" connects it to the noun it modifies. Did you know? "Lot" once referred to items drawn by chance, like lottery lots!
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"A lot of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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