Concept in Definition ABC
Miscellanea / / July 04, 2021
By Florencia Ucha, in Dec. 2010
The word a lot of he is a adjective that we repeatedly use in the language current, in our conversations, to account for what is abundant, numerous, intense or that exceeds the normal. Juan has many enemies, anyone could be him Author the fact. I'm feeling a lot coldplease close the window.
Yes we liked something too much, that is, it satisfied us in a high quantity or in a very high grade, we usually use the term a lot to express it. So we will say: I really liked the new Woody Allen movie, it deserves the Oscar Award.
Also, the word much is used to speak of a long period of time elapsed between one event and another. It's been a long time since we last saw each other, hasn't it?
Meanwhile, if a lot is used together with other adverbs, it serves to express comparison, for example, before this restaurant it was much cheaper, I don't know what changed.
Likewise, when we want to account for something normal or more than usual we use the word a lot to express it. This week I had a lot of work, I could hardly rest.
On the other hand, in some cases, when it is used with certain verb tenses of the verb be and followed by the conjunction that, much, will transmit strangeness. Much will be that today Juan does not miss.
But there are also several expressions that use the word a lot in their sentences ...as much (at most he has to charge you 50 pesos for it), not by far (highlights the difference between two terms being compared), far from it (allows you to deny something that is affirmed or taken for granted. Do not think that I am not going to tell you what I think, far from it) Y as much as (even if. As much as I study, I will not pass the exam).
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