lots
Britishplural noun
adverb
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a great deal
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(intensifier)
the journey is lots quicker by train
Explanation
When you have lots of something, you have a large amount. When your dad asks how much ice cream you want in your bowl, you can answer, "Lots." In some cases, you can use the informal lots interchangeably with a lot, like when you promise your teacher you'll spend lots of time studying your spelling words. And if you're recovering nicely from the flu, you can say you feel lots better. Lots was originally used this way beginning around 1800, and even though it doesn't conform to formal English, we still use it lots today.
Example Sentences
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Lucyann and I put on lots of silly plays, many based on TV shows.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"Being identical twins has caused lots of confusion over the years," said Lee.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Levin, the California Democratic congressman, stressed that TAE is “a very real company,” albeit with lots of competition, and that he has twice visited its headquarters.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Parking lots filled up fast — the lot at Curry Village was full by 8 a.m. — and cars were stashed in every unmarked flat spot their owners thought they could get away with.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
And Sam's mother was allergic to ironing; he had heard her say that lots of times.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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