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A large quantity or number; a great deal.

Example: lots of people think so

A separate portion; a number of things taken collectively.

Example: a lot of stationery

One or more items auctioned or sold as a unit, separate from other items.

A number of people taken collectively.

Example: a bad lot

To allot; to sort; to apportion.

To count or reckon (on or upon).

A lot; a great deal; tons; loads.

Example: Don't worry, my family has lots of money.

A great deal; very much.

Example: I care lots about the humane treatment of animals.