“Slew” or “Slough” or “Slue”

Overview

slew / slough / slue are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

slew: NA

slough: (noun) a hollow filled with mud. (noun) a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou). (noun) any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake).

slue: NA

Pronunciation

slew: s·l·UW

slough: s·l·AH·f

slue: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “slew”

…judge lost patience from the slew of delays, Looper was finally…
In 1362, he slew 600 of Mac Murrough's followers…
…profile was maintained with a slew of Greatest Hits releases, mainly…
…of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.
Maximum Elevation Slew Rate >50°/s
…lieutenant, the group encounters a slew of supernatural and horrific events,…
…manager Buck Ram offered a slew of his musical talent such…
…horses descended through the Seattle Slew line.
…Emirates, India, Georgia and a slew of African countries.
It was able to slew laterally at its outer end…

Examples of “slough”

…south and east, the Montezuma Slough on the west, and roughly…
…of Health Provisional Order Confirmation (Slough) Act 1939 c. xliv
Aspen Slough State Game Production Area
Black Slough State Game Production Area
…Division runners-up, and after beating Slough Town 1–0 in the play-off…
…Druze Communities 1840–1974, 4 volumes, Slough: Archive Editions (2006).
It is owned by Slough Borough Council and managed by…
…land was transferred over to Slough Borough Council.
…a local nature reserve by Slough Borough Council.
…a Local Nature Reserve in Slough in Berkshire.

Examples of “slue”

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