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Meaning of spurt
The primary meaning of the word "spurt" is a sudden, brief burst of activity or movement.
Etymology of spurt
The word "spurt" originated in the mid-16th century, from the Old French word "espuir" or "espurt", which is derived from the Latin word "spuere", meaning "to spew" or "to spit"
Historically, the word "spurt" was used to describe a sudden, violent, or intense emission of liquid, such as blood or water
Synonyms
burst
surge
gush
jet
spout
squirt
flow
stream
rush
flood
deluge
outpour
outburst
explosion
eruption
blast
gust
flurry
flurry
flare
flash
spark
sputter
flicker
glimmer
gleam
shine
beam
radiate
emanate
issue
emerge
arise
spring
shoot
dart
dash
sprint
race
hasten
hurry
accelerate
intensify
increase
expand
swell
grow
enlarge
Definitions
- A sudden, brief burst of activity, effort, or movement
- * A jet or stream of liquid, especially one that is sudden and brief
- * To gush or flow out suddenly and briefly
Usage Examples
- The fire hose let out a sudden spurt of water, putting out the flames.
- * The athlete made a final spurt to the finish line, winning the race.
- * The oil well let out a massive spurt of oil, causing an environmental disaster.