a large group or collection of people or things, a lot or large number of something

whole passel, passel of trouble, passel of lies

Formal and Informal Expressions of passel

In different contexts, you can replace 'passel' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'group, collection' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'bunch, load' is a commonplace synonym.

passel: Explore its Definition & Usage

passel Definition

1a large group or collection of people or things
2a lot or large number of something

Using passel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "passel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She has a passel of children to take care of.
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He caught a passel of fish on his fishing trip.
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There's a passel of work to be done before the deadline.
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The store had a passel of new products on display.

passel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for passel

Phrases with passel

whole passel
an entire group or collection of something
Example
I bought the whole passel of books at the bookstore.
passel of trouble
a lot of problems or difficulties
Example
He got himself into a passel of trouble with his reckless behavior.
passel of lies
a lot of false statements or deception
Example
The politician was caught in a passel of lies about his past.

Origins of passel

from Middle English 'passel', meaning 'a bundle'

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Summary: passel in Brief

The term 'passel' [ˈpæsəl] refers to a large group or collection of people or things, often used to describe a lot or large number of something. Examples include 'She has a passel of children to take care of,' and 'He caught a passel of fish on his fishing trip.' Phrases like 'whole passel' and 'passel of trouble' extend its usage.