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Definition spurt in British English

spurt noun

[countable] noun
/spɜː(r)t/
Synonyms and related words
river pool drop
2

a sudden increase in something, for example speed or development

Example

Many children have a growth spurt (=a period when they grow more quickly) in their teens.

Example

She put a spurt on and reached the gate before him.

Synonyms and related words
uptick increase growth
Example

a spurt of amusement/anger/violence

Synonyms and related words
fit impulse surge
Definition spurt in British English