ENGLISH
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a lot more

idiom
Meaning

a much larger amount or degree of something. You use this to emphasize that a difference is very big.


Examples
SIMPLE

This new car costs a lot more than the old one.

CONTEXTUAL

The project took a lot more time than we expected, so we had to work through the weekend to finish it.

COMPLEX

Although the new policy promises efficiency, the implementation requires a lot more resources and careful planning than the board initially anticipated.

Last updated April 22, 2026