lot

• Substantiv, das eine große Menge, ein Grundstück, eine Gruppe von Menschen, das Schicksal oder die Umstände einer Person, ein durch Los bestimmtes Einzelstück oder die Gesamtheit bezeichnen kann.

A noun referring to a large number or amount; a parcel of land; a group of people; one's fate or circumstances; an item selected by chance; or the entire collection.

1. A large amount or numberA1informal

   A large quantity or number of something.

   Viel

   • She has a lot of friends.
   • There are a lot of books on the shelf.
   • He spends a lot of time at the gym.

   Synonymeabundancebunchdealgreat dealheaploadmasspilequantitywealth

2. A plot of landB1formal

   A piece of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or parking.

   Grundstück

   • They bought a vacant lot to build a house.
   • The parking lot was full by noon.
   • The company owns several lots in the industrial area.

   Synonymeparcelpiece of landplatplotsitetract

3. A group of items sold togetherB2formal

   A collection of items sold as a single unit, often at an auction.

   Los

   • The auction included a lot of antique furniture.
   • Lot number 45 is a set of rare coins.
   • She bid on a lot of vintage clothing.

   Synonymebatchbunchbundlecollectiongrouppackageparcelset

4. Fate or destinyC1formal

   One's fortune or destiny in life.

   Schicksal oder Los

   • He accepted his lot in life with grace.
   • It was her lot to care for her siblings.
   • They believed it was their lot to struggle.

   Synonymedestinydoomfatefortunekismetprovidence