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spurt
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- pronunciation:
- spuhrt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
spurts, spurting, spurted |
definition 1: |
to rush or squirt out suddenly and forcefully, as liquid, steam, or the like; spout.
- similar words:
- erupt, gush, jet, spout, vent
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definition 2: |
to increase suddenly and briefly in degree, speed, amount, or intensity.
Our sales spurted last month.- similar words:
- belch
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related words: |
escape, leak, pour, start, well |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to expel forcefully in a stream or squirt.
The severed artery spurted blood.- similar words:
- erupt, gush, jet, spout, vent
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related words: |
belch, disgorge, leak, pour, stream, well |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a rush or squirt of liquid, steam, or the like; spout; jet.
- similar words:
- gush, jet, spout
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definition 2: |
a sudden, brief increase of activity, speed, energy, or the like.
a spurt in a child's growth rate |
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