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DictionaryraftLarge quantity
noun

raft

A large number or amount of something.

The proposal attracts a raft of objections.

Etymology
raftEnglishmass; collection

The quantity word is associated with dialect raff, a mass or collection. It names a large assortment or amount and is distinct in history from the floating platform.

More examples

  • A raft of new rules took effect Monday.
  • She received a raft of messages after the announcement.
  • The team faced a raft of technical problems.

Forms

raft · rafts

Similar words

host
A large number of people or things.
multitude
A great number, more formal.