A Lot, Lots Of, A Lot Of

he quantifiers 'a lot', 'lots of', and 'a lot of' are often used interchangeably in English. Study
the rules for usage with this guide to these commonly used expressions.
A Lot, Lots Of, A Lot Of
These three expressions are used in informal English. They can mean either a great quantity
of or a large number of and can be rather confusing at times. Here are the general rules for
their use.
A Lot Of / Lots Of
These two expressions both mean a great deal of or several. They are used before a count or
non-count noun. These two expressions tend to be used in informal English.
Examples:
We need a lot of people for this game.
She likes lots of jam on her toast.
A Lot
Use a lot at the end of a sentence as an adverb. A lot is NOT followed by a noun. The
meaning is the same as a great deal.
Examples:
I enjoy swimming a lot.
Mary seems to travel a lot.