Lot

Pronunciation: /lɑt/

Definitions of lot

noun an assigned or allotted portion

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lot of toys.

A2 There are a lot of people at the party.

B1 I need to buy a lot of groceries for the week.

B2 She has a lot of experience in marketing.

C1 There is a lot of evidence to support this theory.

C2 He owns a lot of property around the world.

Examples of lot in a Sentence

formal There are a lot of research studies on this topic.

informal I have a lot of homework to do tonight.

slang I've got a lot on my plate right now.

figurative She has been through a lot in her life.

Grammatical Forms of lot

• past tense: lotted
• plural: lots
• comparative: more
• superlative: most
• present tense: lot
• future tense: will lot
• perfect tense: have lotted
• continuous tense: lotting
• singular: lot
• positive degree: lot
• infinitive: to lot
• gerund: lotting
• participle: lotted

Origin and Evolution of lot

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lot' originated from Old English 'hlot' which meant portion or share.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lot' evolved to also mean fate, destiny, or a piece of land designated for a specific purpose.