In spades Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈspeɪdz

in SPAYDZ

UK

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 abundancia
• Portuguese (BR): de sobra - em abundância
• Portuguese (PT): aos montes - em abundância
• Chinese (Simplified): 非常多 - 大量
• Chinese (Traditional): 非常多 - 大量
• Hindi: बहुत अधिक मात्रा में
• Arabic: بكثرة - بشكل كبير
• Bengali: প্রচুর পরিমাণে - অতি অতিরিক্ত
• Russian: в изобилии - в большом количестве
• Japanese: たっぷり - 豊富に
• Vietnamese: rất nhiều - cực kỳ nhiều
• Korean: 풍부하게 - 아주 많이
• Turkish: bol miktarda - fazlasıyla
• Urdu: بہت زیادہ - بہت بڑی مقدار میں
• Indonesian: sangat banyak - melimpah

Example Sentences

He has talent in spades.

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The new park has beauty in spades.

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This recipe uses chocolate in spades.

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If you're looking for fun, this event has it in spades.

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Answers? Oh, she's got those in spades.

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The movie delivers action in spades, but the story is weak.

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