in spades

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Adverbial in spades has 1 sense

decidedly, unquestionably, emphatically, definitely, in spades, by all odds - without question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds they should win"

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Term: in spades

Part of Speech: Idiom

Senses/Usages:

1. To a great degree or extent.

Example Sentence: She was a talented musician, and her performances always impressed the audience in spades.

2. Expressing emphasis or confirmation.

Example Sentence: That film was a box office hit, proving its success in spades.

3. Playing cards: A score or trick won in the game of spades.

Example Sentence: He was losing for most of the game, but managed to turn it around and win several tricks in spades.

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