spawn
2 synonyms for spawn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Of fish, frogs, or other aquatic creatures, to lay eggs in water.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use spawn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fish spawn
spawn imitators
spawn point
Etymology
Traced to Anglo-Norman espaundre, ultimately from Latin expandere, "to spread out" — the same root behind "expand."
Full origin of spawn →Frequently asked questions
What does “spawn” mean?
The word “spawn” means of fish, frogs, or other aquatic creatures, to lay eggs in water. In plain terms, to lay eggs (for fish and similar animals), or more broadly, to give rise to something, especially something that multiplies.
How do you pronounce “spawn”?
“Spawn” is pronounced spawn (/spɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “spawn” in a sentence?
Here is “spawn” used in a sentence: “Salmon swim upstream to spawn.”
What part of speech is “spawn”?
Depending on how it is used, “spawn” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “spawn” come from?
The word “spawn” comes from Latin. Traced to Anglo-Norman espaundre, ultimately from Latin expandere, "to spread out" — the same root behind "expand.".
Is “spawn” a common word?
“Spawn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spawn” have?
“Spawn” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of fish, frogs, or other aquatic creatures, to lay eggs in water.
