Which is more several or a few?
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Which is more several or a few?
Verdict: in common use, several is often more than a couple and a few, though it is sometimes the same as both and occasionally more than a few.
What is a lot of?
: a large number or amount of (things, people, etc.) A lot of people feel that way. There was a lot of space.
What is difference between a lot of and lots of?
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.
How do we use a lot of?
A lot of means a large number of amount. It can be used for countable or uncountable nouns (negative, positive and question). They’ve got a lot of orange juice. There is a lot of money in his wallet.
How do you use much and many?
Much or Many?
- Use ‘Much’ with uncountable nouns. We use much with singular nouns. Question: “How much petrol is in the car?”
- Use ‘Many’ with countable nouns. We use many with plural nouns. Question: “How many people were at the meeting?”
- Use a ‘A lot of’ and ‘Lots of’ with both. Both mean a large amount.
Is it lots of love or loads of love?
Either is correct, but both are colloquialisms. They would not be used in formal English. It’s normal to write ‘Lots of love’. It’s unusual to write ‘Loads of love’.
What is a synonym for I Love You?
What is another word for love you?
| affection | adoration |
|---|---|
| devotion | like |
| attachment | friendship |
| intimacy | respect |
| amity | amour |
What can I write instead of a lot of love?
Synonyms for Lots of love
- with love. adv. & int.
- with loving regards. adv.
- best wishes. int.
- lot of love. n.
- much love. n.
- great love. n.
- so much love.
- with great affection. adv.
Is it correct to say love you lots?
Younger folks tend to be modern as to say love you lots in contrast to more formal and serious personalities who will plainly say I love you. Both however convey feelings of love and ardour if genuinely and sincerely felt.
Is it correct to say a lot of people?
“A lot” is singular but “people” is plural. “There are a lot of people” is correct because the image presented is “many people.” In this sense, “a lot of” is a synonym of “lots of” and “many,” both of which are plural.
Is or are with a lot of?
In these constructions, the verb (‘are’) will agree with the noun phrase coming after it, and ‘a lot of animals’ is plural so you need to use ‘are’. “There ARE a lot of animals” is incorrect. “Lot” is the subject of the sentence and it is singular. “Is” goes with a singular subject, “are” goes with a plural subject.
What can we use instead of a lot of?
What follows is a list of alternatives to “a lot.” Consider using these more descriptive words and phrases in your next project.
- a good deal.
- a great deal.
- a large number.
- ample.
- a whole heap.
- an abundance.
- bunches.
- copious, copious amount.
