Will alot become a word?

A lot is a common phrase formed by combining the indefinite article a with the noun lot (“a considerable quantity or extent”). In fact, lot can be modified with a word (such as whole) that separates it from the article, as in “They got into a whole lot of trouble.”

Was alot ever a word?

Alot is not a word. A lot is the correct choice.

Why is alot incorrect?

For example, a lot means a large quantity of something, like room or space. You know alot is incorrect because there’s no room between the “a” and the “l.” On the other hand, you know that a lot is correct because there is a lot of space between the”a” and the “l.” “Alot” is a common misspelling of the phrase “a lot.”

What is correct a lot or alot?

First thing’s first: “alot” is not a word. If you want to say that someone has a vast number of things, you would say they have “a lot” of things. “A lot” is always two words. “Allot” means to give or apportion something to someone as a share or task.

Why do people think alot is one word?

Possibly people have a natural tendency to spell “alot” in a single word because the brain processes it as a single word. At any rate, with its use for quantification, it clearly has some “special” properties. Notice the difference in verb agreement between: A lot of the problems are due to bad planning.

Is alot a Scrabble word?

No, alot is not in the scrabble dictionary.

Is thru a real word?

Through—Which Is Right? Through can be a preposition, an adjective, and an adverb. Through is the only formally accepted spelling of the word. Thru is an alternate spelling that should be used only in informal writing or when referring to drive-throughs.

Why do people use the word alot?

When to use a lot: when you’re talking about a large quantity of something or want to indicate that something happens or is done often or all the time. A lot is only ever used as a noun or an adverb.

How do you use alot?

When to use a lot: when you’re talking about a large quantity of something or want to indicate that something happens or is done often or all the time. A lot is only ever used as a noun or an adverb. When to use alot: don’t. It’s a misspelling of 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 alright a word?

People are often surprised to learn that alright is not an accepted spelling of all right. Although the one-word spelling of alright is seen in informal writing, teachers and editors will always consider it incorrect. To use the expression with impunity, it is best to spell it as two words: all right.

What is alot?

A lot, which is often misspelled as alot, means “a large number or quantity” or “very much,” and it can be used as a noun or an adverb.