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There were a lot of stars in the sky.
What does Lot mean?
Lot can mean many things or a piece of land.
Dictionary definition
A large amount, a group of items, or a piece of land used for a purpose.
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Lot in a sentence
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The car was parked in the lot behind the store.
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The word lot can describe an amount, a group, or a piece of land depending on context.
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What does lot mean?
Lot means many things or a piece of land.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lot?
Many is close in meaning to lot.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lot correctly?
This sentence uses lot with its correct meaning.
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MeaningLot means Lot can mean many things or a piece of land.
ExampleExample: There were a lot of stars in the sky.
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Word family
Lot word family
Base word
lot
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lot
Base form.
noun
lots
More than one lot, or a large amount informally.
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Hint for students
Lot can mean many things or a piece of land.
Common mix-up
Lot does not always mean many things. In some sentences, it means piece of land.
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Write two short sentences that use lot in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The car was parked in the lot behind the store. Clue words: car, parked, behind. Ask: Which meaning of lot does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of lot in this model sentence: "The car was parked in the lot behind the store." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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