scads
/skædz/
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Definition
Noun (plural, informal, chiefly North American): A very large number or quantity of something; an abundance or multitude.
Usage
"Scads" is used informally to emphasize a large, often impressive or overwhelming, amount. It is typically followed by "of" and a plural noun or an uncountable noun. * It suggests a quantity so large it might be difficult to count or measure precisely. * It is more common in spoken and informal written English than in formal writing.
Examples
- After the successful product launch, the company received scads of positive customer feedback.
- You'll need scads of patience to assemble that intricate model kit.
- She has scads of interesting stories from her travels around the world.
- The project is behind schedule because we've encountered scads of unexpected problems.
Advanced Usage
- Hyperbolic Use: Often used hyperbolically to exaggerate for effect, not to state a precise figure.
- I've told you scads of times to clean your room!
- Contextual Nuance: Can imply an almost excessive or more-than-enough amount.
- The recipe calls for scads of butter, so it's not exactly health food.
Variants and Related Words
- Scad (noun, singular): This singular form is rarely used on its own in modern English. The term is almost exclusively used in the plural form "scads."
- Loads (noun, plural, informal): A very similar informal synonym.
- Heaps (noun, plural, informal): Another very similar informal synonym.
Synonyms
- Loads
- Heaps
- Tons
- Masses
- Oodles
- A great many
- A multitude
- An abundance
Antonyms
- A few
- A handful
- A scarcity
- A paucity
- A dearth
Related Phrases
- Scads of [something]: The standard and only common construction for this word.
- The antique shop had scads of vintage postcards.
- He claims to have scads of connections in the industry.
Noun
- a large number or amount
- made lots of new friends
- she amassed stacks of newspapers