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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Many dealers have at least a few used EVs sitting on their lots.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
All of us have lots of unexpected places to spread social influence; to our parents, co-workers, run-club buddies, and on and on.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
About half of the 682 lots with on-site sewage systems — most of which are septic tanks — experienced fire damage or total destruction, according to county records.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Having too many agents creates a challenge for “a publicly traded organization with lots of regulatory obligations,” Vogrinec said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
It was a first-rate book with lots of pictures in it.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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