Meaning of the word spate in English
What does spate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
spate
US /speɪt/
UK /speɪt/
Noun
a large number of similar things that happen in a short period of time, especially unpleasant things
Example:
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The city has suffered a spate of burglaries recently.
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There has been a spate of bad weather this month.