In spades Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈspeɪdz
in SPAYDZ
ˈɪn/ /spˈeɪdz
in spAYDZ
Definition
If something exists or is true 'in spades', it exists in a very large amount or to a great degree; much more than enough.
Usage & Nuances
'In spades' is informal and emphasizes abundance or intensity, often after verbs like 'have', 'show', or 'display'. It is not related to the card suit. Do not use with negative ideas; it is mostly positive or neutral.
Spanish: a montones - en abundanciaPortuguese (BR): de sobra - em abundânciaPortuguese (PT): aos montes - em abundânciaChinese (Simplified): 非常多 - 大量Chinese (Traditional): 非常多 - 大量Hindi: बहुत अधिक मात्रा मेंArabic: بكثرة - بشكل كبيرBengali: প্রচুর পরিমাণে - অতি অতিরিক্তRussian: в изобилии - в большом количествеJapanese: たっぷり - 豊富にVietnamese: rất nhiều - cực kỳ nhiềuKorean: 풍부하게 - 아주 많이Turkish: bol miktarda - fazlasıylaUrdu: بہت زیادہ - بہت بڑی مقدار میںIndonesian: sangat banyak - melimpah
Example Sentences
He has talent in spades.
basic
The new park has beauty in spades.
basic
This recipe uses chocolate in spades.
basic
If you're looking for fun, this event has it in spades.
natural
Answers? Oh, she's got those in spades.
natural
The movie delivers action in spades, but the story is weak.
natural