noun
lot
LAHT/lˈɑt/
An amount or group of things considered together.
The apples form a large lot heaped in and around the crate.
Etymology
A lot originally was a token used to decide someone's share, then the share itself. From a portion or collection of things, the word expanded to mean a large quantity.
In context
where you don't have a lot of ground space and you need something that has a lot of height
More examples
- We bought a lot of apples.
- Sort this lot before opening another box.
- The whole lot sold quickly.
Forms
lot · lots
Similar words
- batch
- Often means items produced or handled together.