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Alot, A Lot, or Allot?
Should I write "alot" or "a lot"?
"Alot" and "a lot" are often misused by writers.Alot
"Alot" is a misspelling of "a lot" (unless you mean the town of Alot in India). For example:- I have seen alot of things in my life.
A Lot
"A lot" means a large extent or to a large extent. For example:- I have seen a lot of things in my life.
To Allot
The verb "to allot" means to share out, to allocate, or to apportion. For example:- We allot one Sherpa to each climbing team.
Table of Contents
- Examples in Sentences
- A Lot
- To Allot
- Alot
- "Choose the Correct One" Test
- British English and American English
- A Video Summary
- Printable Test

Examples in Sentences
A Lot
"A lot" is the opposite of a little.When used as a noun, "a lot" means a large extent, a large amount, or a large number. As an adverb, "a lot" means to a great extent or to a great degree.
Examples of "a lot" in sentences:
- Mark has a lot of toys.
- He cheats a lot.
To Allot
The verb "to allot" means to give out, to apportion, to divide, or to distribute. (Other forms of the verb are "allots," "allotted," and "allotting.")Examples of "allot" in sentences:
- The peasant was allotted just 25m2 to grow his pumpkins.
- I will allot a radio to each group.
- You need to allot each syndicate sufficient time to question the presenter.
Alot
The word "alot" does not exist. It is often mistakenly written instead of "a lot." For example:- I know alot about precious stones.
- I know a lot about precious stones.
"Choose the Correct One" Test
British English and American English
The spelling of "a lot" has nothing to do with the differences between British English and American English. It is two words in both versions.- I know alot of things.
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A Video Summary
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