How To Spell spate?
How to Pronounce spate?
Correct pronunciation for the word "spate" is [spˈe͡ɪt], [spˈeɪt], [s_p_ˈeɪ_t].
What are the misspellings for spate?
"Spate" in context
A spate is a sudden, intense, overwhelming flow or outpouring of something. It is usually used to refer to a large number of occurrences, often related in some form, and can be used both metaphorically and literally. For example, a sudden spate of earthquakes or a spate of announcements from a particular government.
In meteorological terms, a spate can be used to describe a sudden rainfall. This is usually caused by a storm system and often results in an overflowing of rivers and streams. A spate might also refer to a sudden increase in an action, such as a sudden spate of burglaries that has caused alarm in the community.
In meteorological terms, a spate can be used to describe a sudden rainfall. This is usually caused by a storm system and often results in an overflowing of rivers and streams. A spate might also refer to a sudden increase in an action, such as a sudden spate of burglaries that has caused alarm in the community.
What are similar-sounding words for spate?
Usage over time for spate:
This graph shows how "spate" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Spate:
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- current .
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- flow .
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- efflux ,
- chain reaction .
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- flood .
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- big .
- bang ,
- fusillade ,
- break ,
- breach ,
- explosion ,
- gust ,
- cannonade ,
- discharge ,
- fit ,
- flare ,
- bombardment ,
- barrage ,
- blowout ,
- eruption ,
- access .
- deal ,
- batch ,
- great deal ,
- flurry ,
- hatful .
- heap .
- bout ,
- frenzy ,
- convulsion ,
- attack ,
- humor ,
- caprice ,
- blow ,
- conniption .
- encroachment ,
- exuberance ,
- enforcement ,
- advance ,
- flooding ,
- flash flood ,
- engorgement ,
- infringement ,
- congestion .
- beck .
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