a whole lot of (something)

a whole lot

To a very great degree or extent; a lot. The kids enjoyed the show a whole lot. We'd be able to get this done a whole lot faster if the boss wasn't constantly interrupting us.See also: lot, whole

a whole lot of (something)

A large amount of something; a lot of something. There are still a whole lot of issues plaguing the operating system that we need to figure out before it's released next month.See also: lot, of, whole

a ˈwhole lot (of something)

(informal) a large number or amount: There were a whole lot of people I didn’t know.See also: lot, whole

a ˈwhole lot

(informal) very much; a lot: I’m feeling a whole lot better.See also: lot, whole