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lots

British  
/ lɒts /

plural noun

  1. (often foll by of) great numbers or quantities

    lots of people

    to eat lots
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. a great deal

  2. (intensifier)

    the journey is lots quicker by train
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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"It's a huge result for them in lots of ways," added Carragher in praise of Arsenal.

From BBC

Edward has just started school, where he has made lots of friends, and "does everything an ordinary five-year-old boy does".

From BBC

Another goal at that point could have left DR Congo and Senegal with identical records and facing a possible drawing of lots to determine their final group positions.

From Barron's

It looked at one point as though Senegal and DR Congo might end the group stage with identical records, leaving open the possibility of a drawing of lots to decide their final positions.

From Barron's

Enjoy the day and the flowers, and take lots of photos.

From Los Angeles Times

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