In spoken English we often use lots of or a lot of. In written English, it is more common to write many (for countable plural nouns) or a great deal of (for uncountable nouns) in positive statements.
A common mistake is to use lot of. For example, "There are lot of accidents on this road". To avoid making this mistake, remember either to use a before lot, or to make lot plural – lots.
We can say either a lot of or lots of before a noun. For example, "There are a lot of people here" or "There are lots of people here". There isn't any difference between the two expressions.
We can also use a lot as an adverb to say how much you do something. For example, "She talks a lot".
A lot is also used in short answers. For example, "Do you like swimming?", "Yes, a lot."
25 comments on “Using Lots of”
The explanation is short and sweet.
I want to ask if using a lot of for ( countable nouns)
i ate a lot of apples
and using a lot of for ( uncountable nouns)
i have lots of sugar in the packet
You can use both "a lot of" and "lots of" for both countable and uncountable nouns.
reply for ashy's message :
Yes, you can. I think "a lot of " and "lots of " are Jolly Jokers. When you cannot decide if a noun is countable or not, then just use lots of . :)
Thanks, alot.<<another use for short answer
thanks a lot :)
can i ask if you gave to us an example for a great deal of in sentences and thanks
She has a great deal of money.
Hi
what does A GRAET DEAL mean?
thanks a lot
A great deal = a lot of
Thanks a lot …u hav solved my doubt which I was having since my school days
"a Lot of", "LotS of".
thank you!. :p
Is this sentence correct?'there are a lot of accident on roads.(not accidents)
No. "There are lots of accidents on roads" or "There are a lot of accidents on roads".
This is the first time i experienced with getting answers for my problems.thanks
is the usage of "a great deal of" in the following example correct:
"he paid a great deal of attention on his team match last night."
- if u dont mind can u plz explain the difference between the two words " abundant" and " plenty" and what type of nouns should follow them " countable or uncountable"??
I think both show the quantity of something,
thanks in advance
Yes, the usage of "a great deal of" is correct.
"Abundant" is more formal than "plenty of". We can use "plenty of" with both countable and uncountable, but abundant is used with uncountable nouns.
He has plenty of friends / time.
There was abundant vegetation for the animals.
thanks a lot for the explanation. it helps a lot. Learning English here is really amazing..
I have a lot of things on my mind which is causing me stress…..is this correct?
Yes! (but it should be …"which are causing me stress".)
when using lots of and a lot of, they must follow by plural nouns, right?
Either plural nouns, or uncountable nouns.
Which one is more correct ?? thanks
there are a lot of…
or
there is a lot of…
or
there are lots of…
or
there is lots of…
thanks
It depends what sort of noun you have following.
There are a lot of / There are lots of + plural noun.
There is a lot of / there is lots of + uncountable noun
can we have a plural ( countable or uncountable ) after lots of?
Yes – both plural countable and an uncountable noun can go after lots of.
