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To point out there is no such word as ALOT

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DropYourSword · 22/08/2013 10:23

A. Lot. Two words. Simples!

Maybe I'm a bit of a grammar and spelling Nazi. I know its easy to make errors on Facebook, forums etc. I don't continuously correct other peoples spelling and its easy to make errors when you are typing quickly. I usually post via my phone so am using a predictive text app that can sometimes make some howlers. But a lot is not difficult to get right. It's not long or complicated, and doesn't even need and kind of memory aide to remember (anyone recall one coffee two sugars, or big elephants can always understand small elephants). And SO MANY people seem to think it's one word??

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AnneUulmelmahay · 22/08/2013 10:36

Typo, that's all.

There is a fab blog about Alot, too funny!

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Feminine · 22/08/2013 10:38

But it looks better as one word! Wink

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TheCuntingPigeon · 22/08/2013 10:39

Coo. :)

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QuintessentialOldDear · 22/08/2013 10:40

Awww, I love Alots.

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zoobaby · 22/08/2013 10:40

I hate that. A lot. Misuse of alright and forever happens a lot too. What can you do?

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BuskersCat · 22/08/2013 10:41

There is also no such word as 'simples' HTH :)

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fortifiedwithtea · 22/08/2013 10:46

I went to a crap junior school in the early 1970's and I remember we were taught a lot was a word.

Only recently have I discovered it is two words Blush. Don't be too harsh on me Sad

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melika · 22/08/2013 10:46

I did think that some time ago, I was in doubt whether 'alot' was right. I must of seen it some where. Spell check always pops up though.

A lot.

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fortifiedwithtea · 22/08/2013 10:47

Hmm auto correct won't let me spell the word we are talking about wrong.

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MrsBungle · 22/08/2013 10:52

'Simples' makes my teeth itch.

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DropYourSword · 22/08/2013 11:10

Hehe buskers I admit I'm not perfect!

And fortifiedwithtea judgement retracted.

Lets just call this a public service announcement. I am also available for weddings, birthdays, and assistance with their, they're, there and should have (not should of!)

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BeCool · 22/08/2013 11:19

This really pisses me off.
there should be an alot and an abit.

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DropYourSword · 22/08/2013 11:23

Try saying that after a couple of drinks!!

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musicwithrocksinit · 22/08/2013 11:29

OP YANBU but alot of people think that alot is a word

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MrsWolowitz · 22/08/2013 11:30

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Floatsyourboat · 22/08/2013 11:31

Grr 'alot' I can deal with quite happily but 'simples' drives me crazy!!!

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Lweji · 22/08/2013 11:32

There is also no such word as 'simples' HTH

There is, but not in English. HTH Grin

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Lweji · 22/08/2013 11:36

Curiously:

I did think that some time ago, I was in doubt whether 'alot' was right. I must have seen it somewhere. Spell check always pops up though.

I don't continuously correct other people's spelling and it's easy to make errors when you are typing quickly.

(Disclaimer: I never make mistakes or typos, btw. Wink)

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DropYourSword · 22/08/2013 11:37

Do you mean to tell me that Aleksander the Meercat is not a paragon of English languge!? Impossible!

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magentastardust · 22/08/2013 11:38

slightly off topic but this is really annoying me-Disneyland Paris has been Disneyland Paris for about 15 years-stop calling it Eurodisney -it makes me cringe (not sure why?)
I dislike it alot. Simples.

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Runandbecome · 22/08/2013 11:38

Totally agree OP.

I have also had to explain the difference between complimentary and complementary to several people in my team at work who use them incorrectly - and lose and loose - argh! But I do acknowledge I am totally anal about spelling and grammar.

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Lweji · 22/08/2013 11:39

Oh, and principle and principal. Sigh.

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BuskersCat · 22/08/2013 11:40

Don't you mean impossibles? Grin

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DropYourSword · 22/08/2013 11:40

After extensive research (OK, I googled it) it seems that simples are a form of healing herb, in the Arab herbalism world. Who know!

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Lweji · 22/08/2013 11:41

Simples also means simple in Portuguese. We use it a lot. Hold on, alot.

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