lot

Definitions of lot in various dictionaries:

noun - (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

noun - a parcel of land having fixed boundaries

noun - an unofficial association of people or groups

noun - your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

noun - anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random

noun - any collection in its entirety

noun - (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham

verb - divide into lots, as of land, for example

verb - administer or bestow, as in small portions

An object used in making a determination or choice at random: casting lots.

The use of objects in making a determination or choice at random: chosen by lot.

The determination or choice so made.

Something that befalls one because of or as if because of determination by lot.

One’s fortune in life; fate.

A number of associated people or things: placating an angry lot of tenants; kids who made a noisy lot.

Kind; type: That dog is a contented lot.

Miscellaneous articles sold as one unit.

A large extent, amount, or number: is in a lot of trouble; made lots of new friends.

A piece of land having specific boundaries, especially one constituting a part of a city, town, or block.

A piece of land used for a given purpose: a parking lot.

A film studio.

To apportion by lots; allot.

To divide (land) into lots.

verb - to distribute proportionately