Spurts Meaning in English
word · lemma: spurt
ˈspɝts
SPURTS
spˈɜːts
SPURTS
Definition
Short, sudden flows or bursts of liquid, energy, or activity. Also used for quick periods of growth or effort.
Usage & Nuances
Typically refers to something happening quickly and in bursts (like 'spurts of water' or 'growth spurts'). Usually plural for liquids or actions. Can be figurative (energy, effort). Not used for steady or calm events.
Spanish: chorros - ráfagasPortuguese (BR): jorros - rajadasPortuguese (PT): jactos - surtosChinese (Simplified): 喷射 - 涌出Chinese (Traditional): 噴射 - 湧出Hindi: फुहारें - अचानक बढ़ोतरीArabic: دفقات - رشقاتBengali: বিস্ফোরণ - হঠাৎ প্রবাহRussian: всплески - порывыJapanese: 噴出 - 急増Vietnamese: đợt - luồngKorean: 분출 - 돌발Turkish: fışkırma - patlamaUrdu: اچانک اضافہ - چھوٹے دھماکےIndonesian: semburan - ledakan
Example Sentences
The hose shoots out water in spurts.
basic
He works in spurts rather than steadily.
basic
Children go through spurts of growth.
basic
Traffic moved in spurts during rush hour.
natural
She answered my questions in spurts, pausing to think between each one.
natural
The rain fell in heavy spurts all night.
natural