Meaning of the word slew in English
What does slew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slew
US /sluː/
UK /sluː/
Noun
a large number or quantity of something
Example:
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The company released a slew of new products this year.
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There has been a slew of complaints about the new law.
Past Tense
past tense of slay: to kill a person or animal in a violent way
Example:
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The knight slew the dragon with his sword.
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David slew Goliath with a single stone.
Verb
to turn or slide violently or uncontrollably in a particular direction
Example:
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The car slewed across the icy road.
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He slewed the crane around to the left.