slew
word
Definition
A 'slew' means a large number or amount of something; it is an informal way to say 'many' or 'a lot.'
Usage & Nuances
'Slew' is typically used in informal spoken or written English, often followed by 'of' ('a slew of problems'). It is not commonly used in very formal contexts. Don't confuse with the verb 'to slay' or 'slew' as the past tense of 'slay'; here, it's a noun meaning 'a large number'.
Spanish: gran cantidad - montónPortuguese (BR): monte - grande quantidadePortuguese (PT): monte - grande quantidadeChinese (Simplified): 大量 - 许多Chinese (Traditional): 大量 - 許多Hindi: बहुत बड़ी संख्या - ढेर सारीArabic: عدد كبير - كمية كبيرةBengali: একগাদা - প্রচুর - অসংখ্যRussian: куча - множествоJapanese: たくさん - 山ほど - 大量Vietnamese: hàng loạt - rất nhiềuKorean: 많은 - 수많은Turkish: bir sürü - çok sayıdaUrdu: ڈھیر سارے - بہت زیادہIndonesian: sejumlah besar - banyak
Example Sentences
We have a slew of books to read for class.
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There was a slew of cars in the parking lot.
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She asked me a slew of questions about my trip.
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After the news broke, a slew of reporters showed up at their house.
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I've got a slew of emails to reply to, so I'll be busy all morning.
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They came up with a slew of ideas for the new project.
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