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The difference between a lot and a lot.
Agree Dealof and agreatnumberof are of great significance. Agree Dealof emphasizes many abstract concepts or things that cannot be counted specifically. And agreatnumberof emphasizes a large number of concrete and countable things. There are some differences in interpretation, usage, use environment, influence scope and image, as shown in the following figure.

1. Explain the difference:

Emphasize quantity, often used in uncountable nouns.

Emphasize quantity, often used in countable nouns.

Example:

She has rich marketing experience. ) She has rich marketing experience. )

There are a lot of books on the shelf. There are many books on the shelf. )

2. Differences in usage:

Abundant: usually followed by uncountable nouns, indicating a large number of abstract concepts or things that cannot be specifically counted.

Abundant: usually followed by the plural form of countable nouns, indicating a large number of concrete countable things.

Example:

After exercise, I drank a lot of water. Drink a lot of water after exercise. )

Many students attended the concert. Many students attended the concert. )

3. Use environmental differences:

Plenty: usually used to describe abstract concepts, emotions, time, money, etc.

Abundant: usually used to describe a specific person, person, thing, etc.

Example:

He spent a lot of money on his car. )

A large number of tourists visit this city every year. Many tourists visit this city every year. )

4. Difference of influence scope:

Abundant: Limited by the amount or degree of matter.

Bound by the number or degree of countable things.

Example:

It takes great efforts to succeed. )

This project has received a large number of applications. This project has received a large number of applications. )

5. Image difference:

The tone is more formal, usually used in written and formal occasions.

The tone is more colloquial, usually used in spoken and informal situations.

Example:

This research paper needs a lot of reference materials. This research paper needs a lot of reference. )

We watched a lot of movies this summer. )