Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Spate.
How to pronounce spate:
US
Spate - as a noun
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
Example: "A batch of letters"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
batchdealflockgood dealgreat dealhatfulheaplotmassmessmicklemintmountainmucklepasselpeckpileplentyquite a littleraftsightslewstacktidy sumHypernyms (Closely Related)
large indefinite amountlarge indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sudden forceful flow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rushsurgeupsurgeHypernyms (Closely Related)
flowflowingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freshetExample Sentences
"There has been a spate of car accidents on this road recently."
"The city experienced a spate of robberies last month."
"The company faced a spate of lawsuits after the product recall."
"There was a spate of bad weather that caused several flight cancellations."
"The town witnessed a spate of vandalism over the weekend."
Word Game Points
Is SPATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SPATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is SPATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
