adj
Uncommon
spurred
spurd
Spurred (adj) means wearing spurs. Example: “The spurred rider trotted into the arena.”
adj
1
Wearing spurs.
"The spurred rider trotted into the arena."
"a booted and spurred cowboy"
verb
1
Past tense of spur: motivated or driven into action.
"Rising costs spurred the company to cut back on travel."
How to use spurred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither wearing spurs, or having been pushed/motivated into doing something.
Common pairings
spurred on by
spurred into action
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What does “spurred” mean?
The word “spurred” means wearing spurs. In plain terms, either wearing spurs, or having been pushed/motivated into doing something.
How do you pronounce “spurred”?
“Spurred” is pronounced spurd (/spɜɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “spurred” in a sentence?
Here is “spurred” used in a sentence: “The spurred rider trotted into the arena.”
What part of speech is “spurred”?
Depending on how it is used, “spurred” can be an adjective and a verb.
Is “spurred” a common word?
“Spurred” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spurred” have?
“Spurred” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wearing spurs.
