Spurt Meaning in English
word
ˈspɝt
SPURT
spˈɜːt
SPURT
Definition
A spurt is a sudden, strong flow or burst of something, like liquid, energy, or activity. It can also mean a short, quick period of increased effort or growth.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for liquids ('a spurt of water'), activity, or growth ('a growth spurt'). Describes something short and intense. Not typically used for long durations. Common collocations: 'spurt out', 'in a spurt', 'a spurt of energy'.
Spanish: chorro - ráfaga - arrebatoPortuguese (BR): esguicho - jato - surtoPortuguese (PT): esguicho - jato - surtoChinese (Simplified): 喷射 - 冲刺 - 激增Chinese (Traditional): 噴射 - 衝刺 - 激增Hindi: फुहार - तेज़ वृद्धि - तेज़ उछालArabic: اندفاع - دَفقة - طفرةBengali: ঝঁপ (ঝাপটা) - প্রবাহ (হঠাৎ প্রবাহ) - উল্লম্ফন (হঠাৎ বৃদ্ধি)Russian: всплеск - выброс - прилив (сил, активности)Japanese: 噴出 - 急増 (成長や活動の急な増加の場合)Vietnamese: sự bắn ra - sự bùng phát - sự tăng vọtKorean: 분출 - 급증 (성장, 활동 등에서)Turkish: fışkırma - ani artışUrdu: اچانک ابھرنا - اچانک زور دار بہاؤ - تیزی سے بڑھ جاناIndonesian: semburan - lonjakan
Example Sentences
A spurt of water came out of the hose.
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He ran faster in a short spurt at the end of the race.
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The plant had a sudden spurt of growth in spring.
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He finished his homework in a spurt of energy before dinner.
natural
A spurt of laughter filled the room when he told the joke.
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Oil spurted out of the broken machine.
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