CEFR C1

flurry

noun

Meaning

A brief, light fall of snow or a sudden, short period of intense activity or excitement.

Examples

The office was in a flurry of activity as the deadline approached.
A sudden flurry of questions from the audience caught the speaker off guard.

Synonyms: burst, spate, squall, commotion

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flurry (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈflɜːri/

Definition

A brief, light fall of snow or a sudden, short period of intense activity or excitement.

Examples

The office was in a flurry of activity as the deadline approached.
A sudden flurry of questions from the audience caught the speaker off guard.
We watched a light flurry of snow dance across the garden.

How to Use flurry

a flurry of (collocation): A sudden, short-lived surge of something. — "A flurry of excitement spread through the crowd."

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