Why is a lot spelled with a space?

Question

Why is a lot spelled with a space?

Answer 1

Because, a lot is a piece of land.

Have you already forgtten?

Alot doesn't exist!!!!

Mrs. Joyce.

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Answer 2

two seperate words-- alot is not a word

"a" is the article for the word "lot"

Answer 3

Two separate words.  

"A  lot."  Singular.  (One lot).

Not the same as (plural) "lots"--different meaning.

Answer 4

Because allot is spelled without one, and it would just get confusing.

Answer 5

A lot is spelled with a space because "a lot" is 2 words. The definition of lot is a large amount, so when you say "a lot of" it is equivalent to "a large amount of".