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- [spurt]
- /spɜrt/
- /spɜːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spurt]
- /spɜrt/
Definitions of spirt word
- verb without object spirt to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. 1
- verb without object spirt to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race. 1
- verb with object spirt to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. 1
- noun spirt a sudden, forceful gush or jet. 1
- noun spirt a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc. 1
- noun spirt a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling. 1
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Origin of spirt
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; variant of spirt; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Spirt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spirt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
spirt usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spirt
adj spirt
- convulsive — A convulsive movement or action is sudden and cannot be controlled.
- fits and starts — (Idiomatic) Activity which is intermittent, variable in intensity, and prolonged by interruptions.
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