Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the lot
Phrase
ðə lɒt
Definition
A phrase used to refer to a particular group or collection of people or things.
Examples
- She invited all her friends to the party – the lot of them had a great time.
- After searching for hours, I found the keys along with the lot of other random items in the drawer.
- He completed the project, along with the lot of paperwork that needed to be submitted.
Meaning
The term ‘the lot’ is often used to encompass everything or everyone in a specified grouping or category.
Synonyms
- all
- everything
- everyone
- the whole group
