Lots

/lɒts/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large number or amount; a great deal.

There are lots of people at the concert tonight.

A specific parcel of land or a piece of property.

They bought a lot to build their new house.

A share in a lottery or similar venture.

He won the lottery by purchasing several lots.

adverb

To a great extent; very.

She enjoys playing basketball lots.

Middle English 'lot', from Old Norse 'lopt' meaning 'lot', 'share'.

lots of

a significant amount of something.

lots to do

many tasks or activities to be completed.

take your chances with lots

to accept uncertainty in large quantities.

lottery

A game of chance that involves drawing lots for prizes.

allocated

assigned or designated to a specific person or purpose.

lotteries

Games of chance that involve randomly selecting winners.

A great deal or huge quantity.

I have lots of homework to do.

To a large extent.

I like him a lot.