Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Spates.
Spates - as a noun
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
Example: "A batch of letters"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
batch12deal5flock14good dealgreat dealhatful12heap9lot3mass6mess6mickle14mint6mountain10muckle14passel8peck12pile6plenty11quite a littleraft7sight9slew7stack11tidy sumHypernyms (Closely Related)
large indefinite amountlarge indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sudden forceful flow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rush7surge6upsurge10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flow10flowing14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freshet13Example Sentences
"After heavy rainfall, the river rose rapidly and caused spates downstream."
"In the past week, there have been spates of power outages in the city."
"After the heavy rain, there were spates of flooding in the city."
"The region experienced spates of drought during the summer months."
"The river is known for its unpredictable spates during the rainy season."
Word Game Points
Is SPATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SPATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SPATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
