Alot or a lot?
Did you mean a lot? Here's the right spelling and how to remember it.
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alot
Correct
a lot
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Correct spelling: a lot. Misspelling: alot.
letters the misspelling gets wrong or leaves out letters that shouldn't be there
Memory tip
"A lot" is two words, just like "a little" and "a bit".
Why people write “alot”
“alot” runs two separate words together. “a lot” is always written as 2 words.
Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make a lot automatic.
What does “a lot” mean?
A large number or amount of something; also used as an adverb meaning "very much" or "often".
“A lot” in a sentence
- Thanks a lot for your help.
A lot: quick answers
Is it alot or a lot?
The correct spelling is a lot. “alot” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell a lot?
"A lot" is two words, just like "a little" and "a bit".
What does a lot mean?
A lot means: A large number or amount of something; also used as an adverb meaning "very much" or "often".