slew — a large number or quantity of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large number or quantity of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /sluː/
Korean meaning: 많은 수, 대량
Korean pronunciation: **슬**루
Example Sentences
- My mom asked me one simple question, but I came back with a slew of excuses.
- The superhero slew the villain with a single punch in the comic book.
- After opening social media, I was hit with a slew of birthday notifications I had forgotten.
slew
NOUN//sluː//
a large number or quantity of something
The delivery person faces a slew of newspapers piled everywhere
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A slew of birds flew with the crew!
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Origin
The word 'slew' actually has two completely different origins. As a noun meaning 'a large number,' it comes from Irish 'slua' meaning crowd or host. As a verb meaning 'to kill,' it derives from Old English 'slean' meaning to strike or slay.
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“My mom asked me one simple question, but I came back with a slew of excuses.”
“The superhero slew the villain with a single punch in the comic book.”
“After opening social media, I was hit with a slew of birthday notifications I had forgotten.”
“The knight slew the dragon and saved the princess, just like in every fairy tale.”
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