A LOT

{n.}, {informal} A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots. * /I learned a lot in Mr. Smith's class./ * /A lot of our friends are going to the beach this summer./ - Often used like an adverb. * /Ella is a jolly girl; she laughs a lot./ * /Grandfather was very sick last week, but he's a lot better now./ * /You'll have to study a lot harder if you want to pass./ - Also used as an adjective with "more", "less", and "fewer". * /There was a good crowd at the game today, but a lot more will come next week./ - Often used with "whole" for emphasis. * /John has a whole lot of marbles./ * /Jerry is a whole lot taller than he was a year ago./ Compare: GOOD DEAL, GOOD MANY, A NUMBER. Contrast: A FEW, A LITTLE.

1) гораздо, на порядок, значительно this is a lot nicer — этот гораздо приятнее a lot better (more) — гораздо лучше (больше) to speak a lot — много говорить a lot you care! — ирон. очень вам это надо!, плевать вам на это! to be lots older than — разг. быть гораздо старше кого-л. he became a lot worse — ему стало намного хуже Syn: much, far 2) часто, много runs a lot every day — каждый день много бегает Syn: often, frequently

очень много; очень сильно; невпроворот a lot of - много

очень много; очень сильно; невпроворот