Is a lot the same as many?

Is it a lot of water or much water?

"A lot of" is the usual way of referring to a large amount of something uncountable. "Much" is more formal or literary, or is used in the negative or in questions, as u/outofpeaceofmind points out. "A lot of" originally meant "a collection of", as in "a lot of books".

Is a lot correct grammar?

Alot or a lot

Which spelling is right, a lot or alot? The correct spelling is a lot, as two separate words.

Is it much money or a lot of money?

We have to use “much” instead (or “a lot of” or another expression that can be used both with countable and uncountable nouns). For example: correct My parents don't have much money. correct My parents don't have a lot of money.

What is correct, alot or a lot?

People sometimes write “alot” instead of a lot. However, “alot” is not a real word and should be avoided. A lot is always written as two words. Is “a lot” one word or two? A lot (two words) is a pronoun and adverb meaning “very much” or “a large amount.” “Alot” (one word) is never correct.

What is a fancy word for "a lot of"?

abundant adequate ample complete considerable copious countless endless everywhere extravagant galore generous immeasurable jam-packed lavish lotsa many mega mucho no end plenteous plentiful profuse satisfying sizable substantial sufficient very many voluminous.

Can you say "many fish"?

No matter how many fish you have, the word “fish” doesn't change. It doesn't matter whether you're talking about a school of fish or the number of fish in that school. The plural form of the word fish is fish.

What is a professional way to say "a lot of"?

Alternatives to a lot

Some formal options that are adjectives (and therefore require the noun you are describing) include abundant, plentiful, or immeasurable.

Why do people say "a lot of" instead of "much"?

With affirmative sentences, we normally use A LOT OF instead of MUCH or MANY. We use A LOT OF or LOTS OF with both uncountable nouns and plural countable nouns. There is no difference in meaning though in general: A lot of… is informal.

Is it too much homework or too many homework?

(or I have much homework to do.) 📝 The Rule Explained The word "homework" is an uncountable (or non-count) noun in English. This means it does not have a plural form and cannot be preceded by "many" or a number.

How do I say I have a lot of money?

The most common word for this is rich.

1. She's one of the richest women in the country. ...
2. His parents were poor.
3. Oliver's parents are very wealthy. ...
4. They don't have any money worries - they're loaded. ...
5. We're a lot better off now that Jane's working.
6. It's a very affluent neighbourhood. ...
7. Her new husband's family is moneyed.

How do I avoid mistakes with "much/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.

Why does money use much, not many?

Money itself, such as dollars, francs, pesos, and pounds, can be counted. However, the word money is not a countable noun. The word money behaves in the same way as other noncount nouns like water, sand, equipment, air, and luck, and so it has no plural form.

What is the rule of a lot?

Use a lot for uncountable nouns (e.g., jam, time) to indicate many, or a large number. Use a little for uncountable nouns to indicate a small number. Notice that a lot is followed by the word of (unike a little). For example: I don't have a lot of money.

When to use a lot?

“a lot” on its own means very much or very often. It's used as an adverb (of frequency), not before a noun. It usually comes at the end of a sentence or just before an adjective.

Is "a lot of times" correct?

(a) Lots of times and A lot of times are grammatically correct. "A lot of times" means many times or occasions.

What's it called when you drink a lot of water?

People, particularly athletes, who drink excessive water to avoid dehydration can develop overhydration. People may also drink excessive water because of a psychiatric disorder called psychogenic polydipsia. The result is too much water and not enough sodium (an electrolyte).

When to say many or much?

Just remember: if you can count the noun, use many (the noun will always be plural). If you cannot count the noun, use much (the noun cannot be plural).

What is more land or water?

We often think of Earth in terms of its land area, but in reality 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans, while only 29% is land. Oceans cover an area of 139 million miles2 or 361 million km2, and contain a volume of about 1.37 billion km3 of water.