lot

The word "lot" refers to an open area of land.

• There’s an empty lot behind the store.
• Someone is planning to build an apartment building on the lot.
• Lots in this area sell for over $100,000 an acre.
• Are there any more lots available?
• The parking lot doesn’t have any more space.
• The city is converting parking lots to office buildings.

He has an empty lot for sale.

When "a" is added to the word "lot" it describes a large amount.

• We have a lot of time before the movie begins.
• There are not a lot of students in the classroom.
• The kids like the new playground a lot.
• They like going there a lot.
• That hurts a lot.

The plural form of this word, "lots," is almost always followed by the preposition "of."

• He needs lots of attention.
• Lots of customers lined up before the store opened.
• We have lots of time.
• Lots of students visit this website every day.

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June 12, 2015