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spurt

or spirt

[ spurt ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.

    Synonyms: spring, well

    Antonyms: ooze, drip

  2. to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period:

    The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race.



verb (used with object)

  1. to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.

noun

  1. a sudden, forceful gush or jet.

    Synonyms: spout

  2. a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
  3. a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling.

spurt

/ spɜːt /

verb

  1. to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
  2. to make a sudden effort


noun

  1. a sudden forceful stream or jet
  2. a short burst of activity, speed, or energy

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Other Words From

  • spurter noun
  • spurtive adjective
  • spurtive·ly adverb
  • outspurt verb (used with object)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spurt1

First recorded in 1560–70; variant of spirt; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spurt1

C16: perhaps related to Middle High German sprützen to squirt

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Synonym Study

See flow.

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Example Sentences

The little sister brand to Marc Jacobs has gone through a difficult growth spurt over the past few years.

He also found it difficult to book roles because he experienced a huge growth spurt and was still in the process of filling out.

It has made people squirm and spurt out apologies, and it has made my face burn a darker red.

(Since then, he has gone through a growth spurt of a foot and 100 pounds).

That spurt in the private sector set the stage for his congressional career.

This made it necessary to put on a spurt to regain lost distance, but on such ground the speed was dangerous.

But that sudden spurt of speed on the part of the gray sedan was a dead give-away.

With the next fellow as a goal, he gradually crept alongside, and passed him with a spurt.

But the sight of a fireplace and plenty of dry wood ready to flame up at the spurt of a match heartened them somewhat.

Plates are changed, corks pop, and from time to time a seltzogene gives a spurt and a cough.

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