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spurt
[ spurt ]
verb (used without object)
- to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
- 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)
- to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
noun
- a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
Synonyms: spout
- a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
- a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling.
spurt
/ spɜːt /
verb
- to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
- to make a sudden effort
noun
- a sudden forceful stream or jet
- a short burst of activity, speed, or energy
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Other Words From
- spurter noun
- spurtive adjective
- spurtive·ly adverb
- outspurt verb (used with object)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spurt1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spurt1
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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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