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Lesson 7
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Confusing Words in English
Lesson 7th
Wednesday, 19th December 2012
a lot / allot / alot
Word Definition Example
A lot meaning a large amount "I need a lot of time to
or number of people or develop this web site.“
things, can be used to
modify a noun. “I have a lot of money to
buy Indomie”
Allot is a verb, which means "We were allotted a desk
to give (especially a each.“
share of something) for
a particular purpose “I allot many pens to my
student”
Alot Alot does not exist!
There is no such word -
in the English language
all ready vs. already
Word Definition Example
All ready completely ready "Are you all ready for the
test?“