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Synonyms for a lot

  • adverb

Most common

much often a good deal a great deal immensely mainly

Synonyms by meaning

Adverb

1. Much — often; frequently

much, often, a good deal, a great deal, lots informal

2. Loads — very much; a great deal; to a large extent

loads informal UK, immensely

Other

mainly, a ton informal

Antonyms

all, but good, very

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Definitions

  1. adv. 1

    Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.

    It's a lot harder than it looks.

  2. adv. 2

    Often; frequently.

Example sentences

  • much The climate has much to do with our mind and body.
  • often The vicar often refers to the Bible in his sermon.
  • immensely The list of Russian war crimes is immensely long.
  • mainly A giraffe's diet consists mainly of acacia leaves.

By length

4 letters
much1, lots1
5 letters
often2, loads1
6 letters
mainly2
9 letters
immensely3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (often2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
beaucoup
Deutsch
viel