spurt
Spurt (verb) means to gush out suddenly in a jet or stream. Example: “Water spurted from the cracked pipe.”
How to use spurt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden burst — either liquid gushing out, or a short surge of speed or effort.
Word forms
spurted past tense, spurted past tense, spurts plural, spurts plural, spurts singular, spurts singular
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Water _____ from the cracked pipe.
Etymology
From an earlier form "sprit", from Old English spryttan, related to sprouting and sprinkling.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spurt
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What does “spurt” mean?
The word “spurt” means to gush out suddenly in a jet or stream. In plain terms, a sudden burst — either liquid gushing out, or a short surge of speed or effort.
How do you pronounce “spurt”?
“Spurt” is pronounced spurt (/spɜɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “spurt” in a sentence?
Here is “spurt” used in a sentence: “Water spurted from the cracked pipe.”
What is another word for “spurt”?
Words with a similar meaning to “spurt” include spout.
What part of speech is “spurt”?
Depending on how it is used, “spurt” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “spurt” come from?
The word “spurt” comes from Old English. From an earlier form "sprit", from Old English spryttan, related to sprouting and sprinkling.
How many meanings does “spurt” have?
“Spurt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to gush out suddenly in a jet or stream.