lot
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/lɑt/
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/lɒt/
large amount
Etymology
'lot' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hlot', where 'hlot' meant 'portion' or 'share'.
'hlot' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'lot', and eventually became the modern English word 'lot'.
Initially, it meant 'portion or share', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a large number or amount' and 'a piece of land'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large number or amount of people or things.
There are a lot of books on the shelf.
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Noun 2
a piece of land, especially one used for a particular purpose.
They bought a lot to build their new house.
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Verb 1
to divide or distribute by lot.
The land was lotted among the heirs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35