A whole lot

noun

A large amount or many.

I have a whole lot of work to do today
Visual representation of "a whole lot" - A large amount or many

Often appears as...

  • a whole lot of
  • not a whole lot

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

To a great degree or extent.

I feel a whole lot better today
Visual representation of "a whole lot" - To a great degree or extent

Often appears as...

  • feel a whole lot
  • a whole lot easier

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A large amount or many.

I have a whole lot of work to do today
Visual representation of "a whole lot" - A large amount or many

Often appears as...

  • a whole lot of
  • not a whole lot

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

To a great degree or extent.

I feel a whole lot better today
Visual representation of "a whole lot" - To a great degree or extent

Often appears as...

  • feel a whole lot
  • a whole lot easier

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "a whole lot"
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Emotional Intensity

Used to emphasize strong feelings or a serious situation.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
He cares about her a whole lot.
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Everyday Speech

'A whole lot' is common in casual conversation, not formal writing.

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They've got a whole lot of new ideas.
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Slight Exaggeration

Sometimes used to make something sound more impressive or important.

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I've got a whole lot of friends coming over.
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Emotional Intensity

Used to emphasize strong feelings or a serious situation.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
He cares about her a whole lot.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Everyday Speech

'A whole lot' is common in casual conversation, not formal writing.

Illustration for Everyday Speech
They've got a whole lot of new ideas.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Slight Exaggeration

Sometimes used to make something sound more impressive or important.

Illustration for Slight Exaggeration
I've got a whole lot of friends coming over.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Used to emphasize strong feelings or a serious situation.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
He cares about her a whole lot.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Everyday Speech

'A whole lot' is common in casual conversation, not formal writing.

Illustration for Everyday Speech
They've got a whole lot of new ideas.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Slight Exaggeration

Sometimes used to make something sound more impressive or important.

Illustration for Slight Exaggeration
I've got a whole lot of friends coming over.
Visual representation of the word "A whole lot"

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