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Vocabulary Entry
spawn
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The offspring of an organism, especially in relation to fish, amphibians, and some other animals.
Example Sentences
"The lake was filled with fish spawn during the spring."
"The frog laid her spawn in the shallow waters."
"The conservationist studied the spawn of various species to understand their growth."
V
verb
To produce or generate, especially in large numbers.
Example Sentences
"The river spawned millions of fish each year."
"The idea for the new product spawned from a brainstorming session."
"The success of the movie spawned a series of sequels."