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Vocabulary Entry
spurt
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden burst or increase in activity or movement.
Example Sentences
"There was a spurt of rain that caught us by surprise."
"She experienced a growth spurt during her teenage years."
"The project saw a spurt of progress after the team implemented new strategies."
V
verb
To issue or flow suddenly in a stream or jet.
Example Sentences
"The fountain spurted water high into the air."
"He spurted out the words without thinking."
"The injured animal spurted blood from its wound."