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    spate
    /speɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a large number of similar things coming in quick succession: "a spate of attacks on holidaymakers"
    • 2. a sudden flood in a river. British

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Spate means a larger number of events than usual, especially unpleasant ones, happening at about the same time. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see its pronunciation and find translations in different languages.

    • Spate in Simplified Chinese

      SPATE translate: （尤指不愉快的）大量突发事件. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spateSpate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Spate is a noun that means a sudden flood or rush, or a large number or amount of something. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage in this online dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › spateSPATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Spate definition: a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring. See examples of SPATE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Spate means a larger number of events than usual, especially unpleasant ones, happening at about the same time. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionspate noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Spate is a noun that means a large number of unpleasant things happening suddenly or a river flowing strongly. Learn how to use it in sentences, idioms and word origin with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Spate can mean a fast flow, rush, or outpouring of something, or a sudden flood or heavy rain. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and examples of usage.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › spatespate - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 30, 2024 · Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and origin of the word spate in English, Italian, and Romanian. Spate can be a noun meaning a flood, a downpour, or a back, or a verb meaning to flood or to rain.