"A lot of" or "lots of"?

Vsting · #1 (permalink) Mon Sep 05, 2005 16:38 pm *"A lot of" or "lots of"?*

What's the difference between a lot of and lots of ?

I am not sure about them, Could you please help me?

Alan · #2 (permalink) Mon Sep 05, 2005 20:26 pm *A lot of lots of*

Hi Vsting,

They both mean many or much. A lot of is probably a little more formal and lots of a little more informal. Examples: We spent a lot of time trying to help her with her career.

You should see their new house! It's got lots of rooms.

Alan
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Kory · #3 (permalink) Sat Feb 28, 2009 13:13 pm *a lot and lots*

I just want to know why we say a lot and lots only without "a"

Alan · #4 (permalink) Sat Feb 28, 2009 14:18 pm *"A lot of" or "lots of"?*

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Hi Kory,

If you imagine ' a lot of' means 'a large quantity of' and 'lots of' means 'large quantities of', I think you can see why we can't say 'a quantities of'.

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