Pronunciation: /slu/

Definitions of slew

noun a large number or quantity of something

Example Sentences

A1 There was a slew of new students at the school.

A2 She bought a slew of books at the bookstore.

B1 The company hired a slew of new employees to handle the workload.

B2 The restaurant offered a slew of delicious dishes on their menu.

C1 The politician faced a slew of tough questions during the press conference.

C2 The detective uncovered a slew of evidence that pointed to the suspect's guilt.

Examples of slew in a Sentence

formal The detective uncovered a slew of evidence implicating the suspect in the crime.

informal There were a whole slew of problems with the new software update.

slang I can't believe she drank a whole slew of shots last night!

figurative The artist painted a slew of emotions onto the canvas, capturing the essence of human experience.

Grammatical Forms of slew

past tense

slew

plural

slews

comparative

more slew

superlative

most slew

present tense

slew

future tense

will slew

perfect tense

have slewed

continuous tense

is slewing

singular

slew

positive degree

slew

infinitive

to slew

gerund

slewing

participle

slewed

Origin and Evolution of slew

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'slew' originated from Middle English 'slewen' which was derived from Old English 'slēan' meaning to strike, beat, or kill.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'slew' evolved to also refer to a large number or quantity of something, in addition to its original meaning of killing or striking.