lots of
/lɒts ɒv/
Meaning
This informal phrase means a large quantity or number of something. It is highly versatile because it can be used with both countable nouns (like people or books) and uncountable nouns (like water or time). It is very common in friendly, casual conversations.
Examples
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There are lots of people at the park today.
There are lots of people at the park today.
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We have lots of time before the movie starts.
We have lots of time before the movie starts.
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She bought lots of fresh fruit at the market.
She bought lots of fresh fruit at the market.
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I made lots of mistakes on my first day at work.
I made lots of mistakes on my first day at work.
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He has lots of friends who live in the city.
He has lots of friends who live in the city.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I have a lot of of books.
✓ I have lots of books.
Do not mix up 'a lot of' and 'lots of'. Use either 'a lot of' or 'lots of', but never double the preposition 'of'.
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✗ There is lots of apples on the table.
✓ There are lots of apples on the table.
Even though 'lots' sounds singular, the verb must agree with the noun that follows 'lots of'. Since 'apples' is plural, use 'there are'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Don't worry, we have ___ food for everyone.
💡 A large quantity (casual).
Show answer
lots of
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I took ___ photos during my vacation.
💡 Many.
Show answer
lots of