a lot of // lots of

[chiefsmoke]

hi guys,

appreciate explanation on the usage of "a lot of" and "lots of", when to use which? what is the difference?

thanks a lot
Chiefsmoke

[MANH NGUYEN]

hi guys,

appreciate explanation on the usage of "a lot of" and "lots of", when to use which? what is the difference?

thanks a lot
Chiefsmoke

How about this:

http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english/li..._a_lot_of.html

Hope this would help.

[chiefsmoke]

okie, thanks

recap: basically they are the same.

[pr1969]

Hi - maybe I can help!

You can say: 'I have a lot of money' and you can say: 'I have lots of money'. They both mean the same thing. The only difference is that 'a lot of' is better English whereas 'lots of' is used more in casual conversation.

Hope this helps! Please let me know!

All the best - Peter in South Africa

[Paddy]

hi guys,

appreciate explanation on the usage of "a lot of" and "lots of", when to use which? what is the difference?

thanks a lot
Chiefsmoke

check this out. http://web.uvic.ca/wguide/Pages/UsLotsOf.html

Lots of is not used in proper English writing.

[chiefsmoke]

cool, thank you guys.

i do appreciate the links, while i still think if we can put the answer here or perhaps the recap of the information in that link that is also very nice. this way other members can have the answer too just by a quick glance. just a suggestion though.