spurt

/spɜːt/verb

Middle School

To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.

To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.

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Synonyms

spout

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bert birt burt dirt girt hert hurt kurt vert wert

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bir bur der erb erk ers fer fir fur her

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaa patt peto sept spit taps tupy type pinto plate

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