Lot Definition
lot
noun
- (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money"
- a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; "he bought a lot on the lake"
- an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"
- your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"
- anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; "the luck of the draw"; "they drew lots for it"
- any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle"
- (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction
verb
- divide into lots, as of land, for example
- administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
"Lot" in song lyrics
See how lot is used in real songs:
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"To you it's petty but to them it's a lot"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny -
"crush a lot ..."
2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny -
"I beat your down like I'm Bruise Lot"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha
Words that rhyme with lot
Usage tips for "lot"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lot" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for lot to find words that pair well.