Allot, A Lot
Allot means "to distribute between or among," or "to apportion by shares or to set aside for a special purpose." It has the same root as lottery.
For example:
A lot (two words) is an informal phrase meaning "many." (Note: Alot is not a word but is a common misspelling of a lot.) A lot should always be spelled as two words. The specific meaning of a lot depends on the context. Usually, it means “many” or “to a great extent.” It can take an adjective, for example, "a sizeable lot."
(Description from Grammarly and EnglishPlus) |