Vocabulary Entry

spiked

|verb • adjective • noun

verb

To raise or increase sharply.

Example Sentences

"The company spiked its prices after the demand surged."

"The athlete's performance spiked in the final lap of the race."

"The chart showed that sales spiked during the holiday season."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Be careful with that spiked fence; it could be dangerous."

"He wore spiked shoes for better grip on the field."

"The spiked collar on the dog added to its fierce appearance."

noun

Example Sentences

"The spiked on the fence deterred intruders."

"She felt a spiked of pain in her ankle after the fall."

"His emotions were like a spiked graph, rising and falling rapidly."