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- DictionarySpurt/spərt/
verb
- 1. gush out in a sudden and forceful stream: "he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes"
- 2. move with a sudden burst of speed: "the other car had spurted to the top of the ramp"
noun
- 1. a sudden gushing stream: "a sudden spurt of blood gushed into her eyes"
- 2. a sudden marked burst or increase of activity or speed: "late in the race he put on a spurt and reached second place"
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Learn the meaning of spurt as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Spurt can mean to gush forth, to expel in a stream, or a sudden burst of effort or activity.
Spurt can be a verb or a noun, meaning to flow out suddenly and with force, or a sudden increase or period of activity. Learn how to use spurt in different contexts, see examples and translations in various languages.
verb (used without object) to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. Synonyms: spring, well. Antonyms: ooze, drip. to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race.
Definitions of spurt. verb. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet. synonyms: gush, spirt, spout. see more. verb. move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy. synonyms: forge, spirt. see more. noun. the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) synonyms: jet, spirt, squirt. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Spurt."
1 day ago · Spurt is a verb meaning to gush or squirt liquid or fire, or to increase speed for a short while. It is also a noun meaning a sudden stream or jet, or a burst of activity or emotion.
4 days ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the word spurt in American and British English. Spurt can be a verb, a noun, or an adjective, and it can refer to liquid, fire, activity, or speed.
to increase your speed, effort, or activity: She spurted ahead in the final lap. spurt. noun [ C ] uk/spɜːt/us. spurtnoun[C] (INCREASE) a sudden, short increase in speed, effort, or activity: He works in short spurts. spurtnoun[C] (FLOW) a sudden, powerful flow of liquid: The water came out of the tap in spurts.
