Mess and Slew

Mess

Mess noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: an unexpected Super Bowl loss that unleashed a whole mess of finger-pointing and second-guessing

Slew is a synonym for mess. In some cases you can use "Slew" instead the word "Mess" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: messy, messed, messing

Slew

Slew noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: we still have a slew of work to do on this project

Mess is a synonym for slew. You can use "Mess" instead the word "Slew" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: slewing, slewed

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Everest (2015) There were other deaths previous to the storm that the movie omits, as well as a slew of other problems that combined to form an absolute mess on the day.
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