Slew and Shortage

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Slew noun - A considerable amount.

Usage example: we still have a slew of work to do on this project

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Shortage is an antonym for slew.

Nearby Words: slewing, slewed

Shortage noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

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Slew is an antonym for shortage.

Nearby Words: short, shorted, shortfall, shorting

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