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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarMuch, many, a lot of, lots of : quantifiers - Cambridge Grammar

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   We use the quantifiers much, many, a lot of, lots of to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. We can use them with a noun (as a determiner) or without a noun (as a pronoun).

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2. www.grammarly.com › a-lot-alot-allot“A Lot” vs. “Allot” vs. “Alot”: What’s the Difference?

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   Jan 16, 2024 · The correct spelling is a lot, as two separate words. The combined form alot is actually a misspelling or typo, so it should never be used. Technically, the phrase a lot is just the noun lot with the indefinite article a; however, when combined, the phrase a lot can be used as an adverb or pronoun.

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   A lot can be used as a pronoun meaning “many” or “a large amount.” It can also be used as an adverb meaning “often” or “very much.” When used as a pronoun, a lot is often followed by the preposition “of” and a nounindicating what there is a lot of.

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   Allot is a verbthat refers to the act of assigning or distributing something for a particular purpose.

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   You can test your understanding of the difference between “allot” and “a lot” with the worksheet below. Fill in either “allot” or “a lot” in each sentence.

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5. langeek.co › 1173 › how-to-use-a-lot-in-englishHow to Use "A lot" in English - LanGeek

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   When 'a lot' is used as a pronoun, it goes under the title of 'indefinite pronouns'. It is a quantifier because it shows the amount or quantity of something, not definite, though. We use it when we want to indicate that we have so much of something.

6. www.writersdigest.com › write-better-fiction › a-lotA Lot vs. Alot vs. Allot (Grammar Rules) - Writer's Digest

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   Jul 30, 2019 · The word lot can be used as a noun, verb, pronoun, or adverb. When you say, "I play a lot of soccer," you're using lot as an adverb; when you say, "I have a lot of marbles," you're using lot as a pronoun. As a noun, lot is a collection or group of people or things. As a verb, you can lot a bigger whole or set into smaller lots. Alot is not a word.

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   May 31, 2022 · How to Use A Lot as a Noun and Pronoun. A lot functions as a noun in a sentence when referring to a large quantity. You can pair it with another noun (usually an uncountable noun) to explain more about it.

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   Can a lot be used as a pronoun?

   • The correct spelling is a lot, as two separate words. The combined form alot is actually a misspelling or typo, so it should never be used. Technically, the phrase a lot is just the noun lot with the indefinite article a; however, when combined, the phrase a lot can be used as an adverb or pronoun. What does a lot mean?

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   Is a lot a pronoun or adverb?

   • As you can see, 'a lot' is a pronoun here and there are no nouns after it. As mentioned above, 'a lot' can also function as an adverb. Let us find out the kind of adverb it is: Since 'a lot' shows the amount of something, it goes under the title of ' adverbs of degree '. We mainly use it to point out that we have so much of something.

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   Is 'lot' a word?

   • The word lot is indeed a noun, verb, pronoun, or adverb. When you say, 'I play a lot of soccer,' you're using lot as an adverb; when you say, 'I have a lot of marbles,' you're using lot as a pronoun. Lot is a collection or group of people or things. As a verb, you can lot a bigger whole or set into smaller lots. Alot is not a word.

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   Is a lot a noun or a subject?

   • B : Well, a lot happened honestly. Since 'a lot' is a pronoun here, it replaces nouns. So, it can function as both the subject and the object of the sentence. Check out the following examples: I thought you said a lot was said during the argument. Here, 'a lot' is the object of the verb.

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   Is a lot a plural noun?

   • A lot of: This one is more informal than 'a lot'. We can use it before a plural noun. Look: A lot of people gathered around the corner and complained. I can see a lot of cats in the park. Lots of: This one is the most informal one in comparison with the other two.

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   What is the difference between a lot of and lots of?

   • Lots of is more informal than a lot of. A lot of and lots of can both be used with plural countable nouns and with singular uncountable nouns for affirmatives, negatives, and questions: We’ve got lots of things to do. That’s a lot of money. There weren’t a lot of choices. Can you hurry up? I don’t have a lot of time.

   Much, many, a lot of, lots of : quantifiers - Cambridge Grammar

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9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlot pronoun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   It is used mainly in questions and negative sentences: Do you have much free time? How much experience have you had? I don’t have much free time. In statements a lot of or lots of (informal) is much more common: How much (money) does she earn? She earns a lot of money. You can also use plenty (of). These phrases can also be used in questions ...