How Do You Spell SLEW?

Pronunciation: [slˈuː] (IPA)

The word "slew" is often misspelled as "slue" due to their similar pronunciation. However, the correct spelling is "slew" which is pronounced as /slu/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "slew" is /sluː/, with a long "u" sound. It is commonly used to refer to a large number or amount of something, such as "a slew of books on the shelf" or "he has a slew of problems to deal with". Proper spelling is key in effective communication and avoiding misunderstandings.

SLEW Meaning and Definition

  1. Slew is a noun that refers to a large or excessive number or quantity of something. It can also be used as a verb that means to turn or twist suddenly, or to pivot on one point.

    As a noun, slew is often used to describe a great number or multitude of things. It suggests an overwhelming or excessive quantity, often implying difficulty in dealing with or managing such a large amount. For example, "He had a slew of emails to respond to after being away on vacation."

    Slew can also be used as a verb, particularly in the context of movement. It describes a sudden or rapid change in direction or rotation, often involving a pivot or twist. For instance, "The car slewed to the right to avoid an accident."

    In a broader sense, slew can also connote an abrupt or sudden change or shift, whether in behavior, circumstances, or perspective. It implies a swift and noticeable alteration or deviation from a previous state. For example, "After the scandal, there was a slew of resignations from the company's board."

    Overall, the term "slew" captures the notion of a large amount or number, as well as sudden or rapid movements or changes.

  2. • Did slay.
    • Pt. Of slay, which see.
    • To turn round, as a mast or boom about its axis, without removing it from its place; to turn round about.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SLEW *

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Other Common Misspellings for SLEW

Etymology of SLEW

The word "slew" is of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish word "sluagh" which means a crowd or a multitude. In the 19th century, "slew" entered the English language as a noun meaning a large number or a multitude. Over time, it also began to be used as a verb meaning to turn or twist suddenly. This usage might be influenced by the fact that "slew" sounds similar to "slue", which means to turn sharply.

Similar spelling words for SLEW

Plural form of SLEW is SLEWS

Conjugate verb Slew

CONDITIONAL

I would slew
you would slew
he/she/it would slew
we would slew
they would slew
I would slay
we would slay
you would slay
he/she/it would slay
they would slay

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be slewing
you would be slewing
he/she/it would be slewing
we would be slewing
they would be slewing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have slew
you would have slew
he/she/it would have slew
we would have slew
they would have slew

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been slewing
you would have been slewing
he/she/it would have been slewing
we would have been slewing
they would have been slewing

FUTURE

I will slew
you will slew
he/she/it will slew
we will slew
they will slew
I will slay
we will slay
you will slay
he/she/it will slay
they will slay

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be slewing
you will be slewing
he/she/it will be slewing
we will be slewing
they will be slewing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slewed
you will have slewed
he/she/it will have slewed
we will have slewed
they will have slewed
I will have slain
we will have slain
you will have slain
he/she/it will have slain
they will have slain

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been slewing
you will have been slewing
he/she/it will have been slewing
we will have been slewing
they will have been slewing

IMPERATIVE

you slew
we let´s slew

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to slew

PAST

I slewed
you slewed
he/she/it slewed
we slewed
they slewed
he/she/it slew

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was slewing
you were slewing
he/she/it was slewing
we were slewing
they were slewing

PAST PARTICIPLE

slewed

PAST PERFECT

I had slewed
you had slewed
he/she/it had slewed
we had slewed
they had slewed
I had slain
we had slain
you had slain
he/she/it had slain
they had slain

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been slewing
you had been slewing
he/she/it had been slewing
we had been slewing
they had been slewing

PRESENT

I slew
you slew
he/she/it slews
we slew
they slew
I slay
we slay
you slay
he/she/it slays
they slay

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am slewing
you are slewing
he/she/it is slewing
we are slewing
they are slewing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

slewing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slewed
you have slewed
he/she/it has slewed
we have slewed
they have slewed
I have slain
we have slain
you have slain
he/she/it has slain
they have slain

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been slewing
you have been slewing
he/she/it has been slewing
we have been slewing
they have been slewing
I am slaying
we are slaying
you are slaying
he/she/it is slaying
they are slaying
I was slaying
we were slaying
you were slaying
he/she/it was slaying
they were slaying
I will be slaying
we will be slaying
you will be slaying
he/she/it will be slaying
they will be slaying
I have been slaying
we have been slaying
you have been slaying
he/she/it has been slaying
they have been slaying
I had been slaying
we had been slaying
you had been slaying
he/she/it had been slaying
they had been slaying
I will have been slaying
we will have been slaying
you will have been slaying
he/she/it will have been slaying
they will have been slaying
I would have slain
we would have slain
you would have slain
he/she/it would have slain
they would have slain
I would be slaying
we would be slaying
you would be slaying
he/she/it would be slaying
they would be slaying
I would have been slaying
we would have been slaying
you would have been slaying
he/she/it would have been slaying
they would have been slaying

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