a lot of = a lot ???
Such as: It rains a lot.
Thanks a lot.

I drank a lot of beer.

A lot of = a lot?

Question

a lot of = a lot ???
Such as: It rains a lot.
              Thanks a lot.

I drank a lot of beer.

A lot of = a lot?

Answer

Both "a lot" and "a lot of" mean "a large amount," "many" or "several." The main difference is that you use "a lot" at the end of a sentence as an adverb, and it cannot be followed by a noun.

One good example: "I enjoy swimming a lot."

"A lot of," however, can be followed by a noun, and you use it in the middle of a sentence!

Example- "We need a lot of help with this project."

Hope this helps. ^^

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