Difference Between 'a lot of' and 'lots of'

A lot of and lots of are common in spoken English and sound quite informal. Lots of is slightly more informal than a lot of. In more formal spoken and written English, we often use many, much, plenty, a large number of and a large amount of.

1. Is there a difference between a lot of and lots of?
2. Which is correct lot or lots?
3. Is a lot of or are a lot of?
4. What does a lot of mean?
5. Which is correct too many or to many?
6. Where do we use much and many?
7. Is lots of love correct?
8. Is a lot proper English?
9. What can we use instead of a lot of?
10. Was or were a lot of?
11. How do you use much and many?
12. Is Lots a real word?

Is there a difference between a lot of and lots of?

Lots of is more informal than a lot of. A lot of and lots of can both be used with plural countable nouns and with singular uncountable nouns for affirmatives, negatives, and questions: We've got lots of things to do. That's a lot of money.

Which is correct lot or lots?

These phrases are mainly used in informal English – lots of sounds a bit more informal than a lot of. Both forms are used in singular and in plural sentences. It is not the phrase a lot of or lots of which determines singular or plural, but the noun of the sentence (here: water and computers).

Is a lot of or are a lot of?

Mostly, we will use “There are a lot of” with countable nouns, when we discuss plurals, and “There is a lot of” with uncountable nouns, but there is of course flexibility here – in many cases it may be down to the individual's interpretation of the sentence. There are a lot of apples.

What does a lot of mean?

: a large number or amount of (things, people, etc.) A lot of people feel that way. There was a lot of space.

Which is correct too many or to many?

We use "too much" with countable nouns. We use "too many" with uncountable nouns. "Too much" and "too many" are usually used for negative things. If I like money, I would say "I have too much money."

Where do we use much and many?

'Much' is used when we are speaking about a singular noun. 'Many' is used when we are speaking about a plural noun. When we speak about 'many' and 'much', it's worth mentioning countable and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns can be used with a number and have singular and plural forms.

Is lots of love correct?

We usually use the plural when wishing someone lots of love. ... But, for some reason, we don't usually say "I'm wishing you a lot of love" or "surrounded by a lot of love." Both of those are grammatically correct, but we just don't say it that way. Language can be confusing.

Is a lot proper English?

Alot is a common misspelling of a lot. A lot should always be spelled as two words. The meaning of a lot depends on the context. Usually, it means “many” or “to a great extent.” Let's look at some examples.

What can we use instead of a lot of?

What follows is a list of alternatives to “a lot.” Consider using these more descriptive words and phrases in your next project.

• a good deal.
• a great deal.
• a large number.
• ample.
• a whole heap.
• an abundance.
• bunches.
• copious, copious amount.

Was or were a lot of?

Member. I agree, it has to be "were" because "people" is plural. "A lot" can go either way, though; you can use "was" if the noun is collective, or otherwise singular. "There was a lot of emotion in his performance."

How do you use much and many?

Use much if the noun is non-countable (e.g., water, sand). Use many if the noun is countable (e.g., oranges, children). For example: I don't have much money.

Is Lots a real word?

In the context of meaning a "bunch" of something, I'd say "lots" and "a lot" are often synonymous. Both of these are correct, for example: "I get lots of mail" and "I get a lot of mail." "I have lots of friends" and "I have a lot of friends."