lashings
Definition
Noun (plural, treated as singular or plural) 1. A very large amount or quantity of something, especially food or drink. This word is informal and emphasizes abundance, often in a positive or indulgent context. 2. A large number or amount of something more generally. Used to indicate a plentiful supply.
Usage
- The word is most commonly used in informal British English.
- It is typically followed by the preposition "of".
- It often describes generous servings of food or drink (e.g., ), but can be used for other plentiful things.
Examples
- Noun:
- For dessert, we had apple pie with lashings of custard.
- The novel describes a picnic with lashings of ginger beer.
- He gave me lashings of advice before my interview.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "lashings and lashings of" is sometimes used for extra emphasis on the large quantity.
- The children in the story always found lashings and lashings of treasure.
Variants and Related Words
- Lashing (noun): A completely different word meaning a stroke or blow with a whip, or the cord used for a whip. It can also mean the act of tying something securely with a rope or cord.
- He received 20 lashes as punishment.
- The lashing on the sail came loose.
Synonyms
- Lots
- Loads
- Heaps
- Stacks
- Tons
- Abundance
- Plenty
- A great deal
Antonyms
- A little
- A bit
- A small amount
- A scarcity
- A shortage
Noun
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a large number or amount
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made lots of new friends
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she amassed stacks of newspapers
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