LOT
none. 1 colloq. (prec. By a or in plural.) A a large number or amount (a lot of people; lots of milk). B colloq. Much (a lot warmer; smiles a lot). 2 a each of a set of objects used to make a chance selection. B this method of deciding (chosen by lot). 3 share or responsibility resulting from it. 4 person`s destiny, fortune, or condition. 5 (esp. Us) plot; allotment of land (parking lot). 6 article or set of articles for sale at an auction etc. 7 group of associated persons or things. ? cast (or draw) lots decide by lots. Throw in one`s lot with decide to share the fortunes of. The (or the whole) lot the total number or quantity. A whole lot colloq. Very much (is a whole lot better). [old english] usage in sense 1a, a lot of is somewhat informal, but acceptable in serious writing, whereas lots of is not acceptable.