Meaning & use
lot
A large number or amount of people or things, or a specific plot of land.
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A lot of people showed up early to get good seats at the concert.
They bought an empty lot downtown to build a new office.
A note on using this word
Lot can also mean a person's fortune or destiny in life, as in 'accepting one's lot'.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A piece of land designated for a particular purpose, such as building or parking.
We parked in the lot behind the grocery store.
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