Definition

1. Noun (plural): A very large number or amount of something; a great quantity.

Usage

• The word "slews" is a plural noun used informally to emphasize a large, often uncountable, quantity. It is typically used in the phrase "slews of [something]."
• It describes an overwhelming or impressive amount.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The company received slews of applications for the open position.
  • After the announcement, there were slews of questions from the audience.
  • He has slews of old vinyl records in his basement.

Advanced Usage

• "Slews of": This is the standard construction. The word is rarely used alone without "of."
  • The software update fixed slews of minor bugs.
• The singular form "slew" can also be used with the same meaning, though "slews" is common for emphasis.
  • A whole slew of problems arose. (Singular)
  • We have whole slews of data to analyze. (Plural, for greater emphasis)

Variants and Related Words

• Slew (n): The singular form, meaning a large number or amount.
• Slue (v): A completely different verb meaning to turn or slide violently or uncontrollably. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Lots
• Loads
• Heaps
• Stacks
• Tons
• A great many
• A multitude

Antonyms

• Few
• A handful
• A small number
• A scant amount

Noun

1. a large number or amount
   • made lots of new friends
   • she amassed stacks of newspapers