Word of the Week

a lot (adverb)

A lot, alot, and allot are only different by a space and a letter. However, all of them mean something very different things - this is a 'Need to Know' thing in English. If you do not already know the difference - now is the time to get it sorted.

A lot - which is the Word for this Week means: a large number or amount of something.

Example of using it in a sentence "There are a lot of spellings in this week's spelling list."

Synonyms: A large amount, a fair amount, a good deal of, a great deal of, a great quantity, an abundance, a wealth or a profusion of something.

It can also mean a great deal; much.

Example of using it in a sentence “He went to the Orchard Training Garden Club a lot last year."

Synonyms: a great deal, a good deal, to a great extent

Alot is a spelling mistake of the Word of the Week - a lot.

Spelling Top: A lot should always be two words.

Mary Jane reads a lot of books during the weekends.

What Does Allot Mean?

To allot (verb) means to divide into parts or to set aside for a special purpose. How do you use this verb?

Homeschoolers need to allot time each and every day for the learning.