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Editorial: Stop Freaking Out About 'Alot'

Sep 11, 2015 18:00

Welcome to another Friday editorial, fellow grammarians! This week we're going to take a look at James Harbeck's article Hey, grammar nerds! Stop freaking out about 'alot.' from July 17, 2014.

( a lot vs. alot )

editorial, author:ariestess

Comments 9

amorette September 12 2015, 20:06:00 UTC

Hahaha thanks for this post, it's interesting.

That's annoying about a lot. Because to alot is already its own verb, and although you can differentiate the usage based on context, I still get persnickity about these things :p

ariestess September 12 2015, 23:13:01 UTC

I thought the verb was allot, with a double l?

amorette September 13 2015, 06:09:52 UTC

I dont know :(

ariestess September 13 2015, 15:30:27 UTC

Just went to verify it and yes, the verb is allot.

green_grrl September 12 2015, 20:36:04 UTC

Despite the title, I appreciate the confirmation that it's still wrong, although common. :D

ariestess September 12 2015, 23:14:51 UTC

Same here.

nialla42 September 13 2015, 02:34:38 UTC

Can't. Resist.

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ariestess September 13 2015, 02:44:45 UTC

LOLOL!

rainbowstevie September 13 2015, 08:01:13 UTC

Yeah, ever since this was released into the world, I've decided there is no excuse for this particular grammar mistake.