Slew and Sprinkle

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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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Sprinkle is an antonym for slew.

Nearby Words: slewing, slewed

Sprinkle noun - A small number.

Usage example: received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot

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Slew is an antonym for sprinkle.

Nearby Words: sprinkling, sprinkled, sprinkler

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