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View usage for: (speɪt) Word forms: plural spates1. countable noun [usually singular]A spate of things, especially unpleasant things, is a large number of them that happen or appear within a short period of time. ...the recent spate of attacks on horses. [+ of] ...the current spate of scandals. Synonyms: series, sequence, course, chain More Synonyms of spate More Synonyms of spate (speɪt) noun1. a fast flow, rush, or outpouring a spate of words 2. mainly British a sudden flood the rivers were in spate 3. mainly British a sudden heavy downpour Word origin C15 (Northern and Scottish): of unknown origin spate in American English (speɪt) noun2. an unusually large outpouring, as of words Word origin ME (northern dial.) < ? Examples of 'spate' in a sentencespate British English: spate NOUN A spate of things, especially unpleasant things, is a large number of them that happen or appear within a short period of time. ...the recent spate of attacks on horses. - American English: spate
- Brazilian Portuguese: série
- Chinese: 一连串
- European Spanish: oleada
- French: série
- German: Serie
- Italian: sequela
- Japanese: 大量
- Korean: > 빈발안 좋은 일의
- European Portuguese: série
- Latin American Spanish: oleada
Chinese translation of 'spate' n a spate of 大量 (dàliàng)
to be in spate [river] 猛涨(漲) (měng zhǎng) Definition a fast flow or outpouring an incomprehensible spate of words Definition a large number of things happening within a period of time the current spate of scandals Additional synonymsDefinition a series of connected facts or events a horrific chain of events Synonyms series, set, train, string, sequence, succession, progression, concatenationDefinition an onward movement in time or space a series of naval battles which altered the course of history Synonyms progression, order, unfolding, development, movement, advance, progress, flow, sequence, succession, continuity, advancement, furtherance, marchDefinition an overwhelming number a deluge of criticism Synonyms rush, flood, avalanche, barrage, spate, torrent- spasm
- spasmodic
- spat
- spate
- spatter
- spawn
- speak
Additional synonymsDefinition the act, rate, or manner of flowing watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water Synonyms stream, current, movement, motion, course, issue, flood, drift, tide, spate, gush, flux, outpouring, outflow, undertow, tideway Definition a great amount of something that is produced very rapidly Synonyms outflow, flow, spate, cascade, flux, spurt, emanation, efflux, effluence, debouchment Definition a continuous sequence of performances Their run of luck is holding. Synonyms sequence, period, stretch, spell, course, season, round, series, chain, cycle, string, passage, streakDefinition a sudden surge of sensation A rush of affection swept over him. Synonyms surge, flow, flood, thrill, flush, gush, spurtDefinition an arrangement of two or more things in a successive order the sequence of events that led to the murder Synonyms succession, course, series, order, chain, cycle, arrangement, procession, progressionDefinition a series of things or events The incident was the latest in a string of attacks. Synonyms sequence, run, series, chain, succession, streakDefinition a number of people or things following one another in order He took a succession of jobs which have stood him in good stead. Synonyms series, run, sequence, course, order, train, flow, chain, cycle, procession, continuation, progressionDefinition a fast or violent stream, esp. of water A torrent of water rushed into the reservoir. Synonyms stream, flow, rush, flood, tide, spate, cascade, gush, effusion, inundationDefinition a sequence or series a train of events which would culminate in tragedy Synonyms sequence, series, chain, string, set, course, order, cycle, trail, succession, progression, concatenation (formal) |