Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-whole-lot

Phrase
/ə hoʊl lɑt/
Definition
A large amount or degree of something.
Examples
  • She has a whole lot of experience in her field.
  • This project will take a whole lot of time to complete.
  • There are a whole lot of reasons to be excited about this event.
Meaning
The phrase ‘a whole lot’ is used to emphasize that there is a significant quantity or intensity of something.
Synonyms
  • a great deal
  • many
  • much
  • lots
  • plenty