lot
Translation
plot of land, item for sale at auction, group, fate
Examples
They bought a lot to build a house.
They bought a lot to build a house.
The next lot is a vintage car.
The next lot is a vintage car.
That's the whole lot.
That's the whole lot.
Grammar Patterns
a lot of ((sth.)) a large amount or number of (sth.) I have a lot of friends.
a lot a piece of land They bought a lot to build a house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plot, portion, batch, share
Etymology
From Old English 'hlot' (portion, choice, that which falls to one), related to the idea of drawing lots.
Memory Tips
Think of a parking 'lot' (a plot of land) or a 'lot'tery where you draw a lot to decide your fate.