spurt

or spirt

[ spurt ]

/ spɜrt /

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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.

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.

Origin of spurt

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

SYNONYMS FOR spurt

1 well, spring.

4 spout.

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ANTONYMS FOR spurt

1 drip, ooze.

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synonym study for spurt

1. See flow.

OTHER WORDS FROM spurt

spurter, nounspurtive, adjectivespur·tive·ly, adverboutspurt, verb (used with object)

Words nearby spurt

spur on, spurred, spurrey, spurrier, spurry, spurt, spurtle, spur track, spur veins, spur wheel, sputnik

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Example sentences from the Web for spurt

Their results suggest that even early animals had relatively complex genomes because of an unprecedented spurt of gene duplication early in life’s history.
By Losing Genes, Life Often Evolved More Complexity|Viviane Callier|September 1, 2020|Quanta Magazine
It has made people squirm and spurt out apologies, and it has made my face burn a darker red.
Inspired by Ashley Judd, My Own ‘Puffy Face’ Saga|Kelly Bergin|April 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
That spurt in the private sector set the stage for his congressional career.
Rahm vs. the Left|Adam Doster|October 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
While there was yet a quarter of a mile to be covered Dick made a spurt and ranged up alongside of his chum.
The Rover Boys on the Farm|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)

But in the morning they were rudely jostled from their dreams by a spurt from the hose of the sailors washing the deck.
The Book of Khalid|Ameen Rihani
All at once I stumbled just as Cubby made a spurt and flew forward, alighting face downward.
The Young Forester|Zane Grey
When he comes, fire will spurt out of both his nostrils, and then the tar will catch fire.
The Red Fairy Book|Various
It was a spurt that should have been reserved for the last hundred yards instead of being begun three miles from the finish.
Smoke Bellew|Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for spurt

spurt

spirt

/ (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

Word Origin for spurt

C16: perhaps related to Middle High German sprützen to squirt

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	spurt
释义	spurt or spirt [ spurt ] / spɜrt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR spurt ON THESAURUS.COM 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. 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. Origin of spurt First recorded in 1560–70; variant of spirt; origin uncertain SYNONYMS FOR spurt 1 well, spring. 4 spout. SEE SYNONYMS FOR spurt ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR spurt 1 drip, ooze. SEE ANTONYMS FOR spurt ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for spurt 1. See flow. OTHER WORDS FROM spurt spurter, nounspurtive, adjectivespur·tive·ly, adverboutspurt, verb (used with object) Words nearby spurt spur on, spurred, spurrey, spurrier, spurry, spurt, spurtle, spur track, spur veins, spur wheel, sputnik Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for spurt Their results suggest that even early animals had relatively complex genomes because of an unprecedented spurt of gene duplication early in life’s history. By Losing Genes, Life Often Evolved More Complexity\|Viviane Callier\|September 1, 2020\|Quanta Magazine It has made people squirm and spurt out apologies, and it has made my face burn a darker red. Inspired by Ashley Judd, My Own ‘Puffy Face’ Saga\|Kelly Bergin\|April 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST That spurt in the private sector set the stage for his congressional career. Rahm vs. the Left\|Adam Doster\|October 5, 2010\|DAILY BEAST While there was yet a quarter of a mile to be covered Dick made a spurt and ranged up alongside of his chum. The Rover Boys on the Farm\|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer) But in the morning they were rudely jostled from their dreams by a spurt from the hose of the sailors washing the deck. The Book of Khalid\|Ameen Rihani All at once I stumbled just as Cubby made a spurt and flew forward, alighting face downward. The Young Forester\|Zane Grey When he comes, fire will spurt out of both his nostrils, and then the tar will catch fire. The Red Fairy Book\|Various It was a spurt that should have been reserved for the last hundred yards instead of being begun three miles from the finish. Smoke Bellew\|Jack London British Dictionary definitions for spurt spurt spirt / (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 Word Origin for spurt C16: perhaps related to Middle High German sprützen to squirt Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to spurt explosion, commotion, eruption, spate, surge, outburst, spew, ooze, rush, stream, fit, access, jet, discharge, squirt, spritz, shoot, emerge, burst, well
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spurt

or spirt

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of spurt

SYNONYMS FOR spurt

ANTONYMS FOR spurt

synonym study for spurt

OTHER WORDS FROM spurt

Words nearby spurt

Example sentences from the Web for spurt

British Dictionary definitions for spurt

spirt

verb

noun

Word Origin for spurt

Words related to spurt