scores
Translation
scores, points, lots, sheet music
Examples
What are the final scores of the game?
What are the final scores of the game?
Scores of people attended the concert.
Scores of people attended the concert.
The composer wrote scores for many films.
The composer wrote scores for many films.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) scores ((of sth.)) the points in a game What are the final scores of the game?
scores ((of sb./sth.)) a large number of (sb./sth.) Scores of people attended the concert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: points, results (for points); crowds, masses (for large numbers); sheet music (for music)
Etymology
From Old Norse 'skor', meaning 'notch' or 'tally'. Points were originally kept by cutting notches in wood.
Memory Tips
Remember the three main meanings: points in a game, a large number of something ('scores of people'), and musical notation.