Which is correct allot or a lot?

First thing’s first: “alot” is not a word. “A lot” is always two words. “Allot” means to give or apportion something to someone as a share or task. It can also mean to appropriate for a special purpose.

Why is alot not a word?

While it may be common to see the word “alot” throughout Internet commenting or text messaging, the word is never seen in print, and the reason is simple: it isn’t an actual word. That’s right.

Is alot formal?

This word, spelled “alot” is more commonly used in informal writing, and has not made its way into formal, edited documents. “Alot” is not a real word, and is often mistakenly used in place of the words a lot.

Is alot acceptable?

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.

Is a lot better correct?

“This is much better” is fine. “This is a lot better” is also correct, but it is more informal. It’s fine in conversation, but in any formal writing I would use “much better.”

Is it spelled Alot or a lot?

In any type of serious writing, the two word spelling, alot, is the safer choice. Even correctly spelled, however, the imprecise term has a colloquial ring, and it might sound out of place in, say, a school paper or an email to a client. A lotis like any two-word phrase with the indefinite article (a) followed by a noun (lot).

What is the difference between a lot of and lots of?

We use a lot of and lots of in informal styles. 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.

How do you use a lot of in a sentence?

We use a lot of and lots of in informal styles. 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.

Is the word ‘a lot’ singular or plural?

Logically you are correct; “a lot” is the subject of the sentence. Colloquially, “a lot” can also mean “many”, which takes a plural verb. If you were talking about a lot more directly as a lot, you would use the singular: