spates

[US]/speɪts/
[UK]/speɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a large number or amount of something; a sudden increase in the flow of a river; a large number or amount of something; (of rivers) a sudden increase in flow; a large number or amount of something; a large number or amount of something

Phrases & Collocations

spates of rain

spates of activity

spates of violence

spates of criticism

spates of laughter

spates of confusion

spates of calls

spates of complaints

spates of interest

spates of news

Example Sentences

there were spates of heavy rain last week.

spates of complaints flooded the customer service line.

during the summer, there are often spates of tourists.

he experienced spates of creativity while writing his novel.

spates of job openings were announced in the tech industry.

there were spates of violence in the city last year.

spates of laughter erupted during the comedy show.

she had spates of inspiration that led to great art.

spates of good weather encouraged people to go outside.

the region experienced spates of economic growth.

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