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Definition lot in British English

lot noun

[countable] noun
/lɒt/
1

a group or set of people or things

Example

When you've done these, you can get started on that lot.

Example

I've just finished typing one lot of letters.

Example

It can be a bit difficult when there are two lots of parents involved.

Synonyms and related words
ontology type category
Example

I thought this lot might have been a bit more sympathetic to my approach.

Synonyms and related words
bunch gang mob
2

the buildings and the land around them where films are made

Synonyms and related words
animation behind the scenes cine-film
3

a thing or group of things that are to be sold, especially in an auction

Example

What am I bid for lot 36?

Synonyms and related words
auction auction auctioneer
4

the whole of a number or amount that you have just mentioned

Example

I offered him half, but he got greedy and wanted the lot.

Synonyms and related words
everything whole all
Example

They bought a small lot behind the church.

Synonyms and related words
acreage belt border
Definition lot in British English

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