slew vs raft

slew and raft both are nouns.

slew and raft both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slew	Yes	No	Yes	No
raft	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, slew and raft are synonyms defined as:

slew and raft: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

Other synonyms of slew include batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, mountain, muckle, passel, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, sight, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad.

slew (noun)	raft (noun)
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent	a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
	a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
	(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

slew (verb)	raft (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly	make into a raft
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner	travel by raft in water
	transport on a raft

Difference between slew and raft

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