English Explanatory Dictionary

in spades

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In large quantities; to a high degree; to excess, without restraint.
  2. Beyond doubt.

Pronunciation

/ɪn ˈspeɪds/ en-au-in spades.ogg

Word forms

in spades

Etymology

From the card game of bridge, in which spades is the highest suit. Perhaps influenced by phrases with similar meaning, in spadefuls or in spate.

Synonyms

in droves abundantly but good

Related words

spadeloads
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