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spurt

 

[ spษœหrt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A sudden burst of speed or energy, especially in the final stretch of a race. A spurt can give a competitor an advantage over others.

Synonyms

burst, rush, surge

Examples of usage

  • He made a spurt in the last few meters and crossed the finish line first.
  • The athlete's spurt in the last lap secured his victory.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To gush or issue suddenly and with force. It can also refer to a sudden increase in activity or growth.

Synonyms

gush, shoot, spray

Examples of usage

  • The water spurted out of the broken pipe.
  • The flowers began to spurt up after the first spring rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "spurt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคนเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semburan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ัƒะผั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strumieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™ดๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑลŸkฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรบd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ทๅฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brizganje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gustur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฎแƒ”แƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑลŸqฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chorro

Etymology

The word 'spurt' originated in the mid-16th century, and it is believed to have come from the Middle Low German word 'spurten,' meaning 'to make haste.' Over time, it evolved to its current usage in both noun and verb forms, reflecting the idea of sudden, rapid movement or growth.

See also: spur, spurious.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,554, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.