adj Uncommon

spurred

spurd

Spurred (adj) means wearing spurs. Example: “The spurred rider trotted into the arena.”

adj

Wearing spurs.

"The spurred rider trotted into the arena."

verb

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither wearing spurs, or having been pushed/motivated into doing something.

Common pairings

spurred on by spurred into action

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The _____ rider trotted into the arena.

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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.