Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-spurts
adverb
in spurts
Definition
In spurts refers to something occurring in bursts or sudden efforts rather than in a continuous or steady manner.
Examples
- The athlete improved his performance in spurts, showing bursts of speed during the race.
- She studied in spurts, focusing intensely for a short time before taking breaks.
- Rain fell in spurts throughout the afternoon, sometimes heavy and other times light.
Meaning
The term ‘in spurts’ often describes actions or processes that happen quickly and intermittently, suggesting a pattern of activity followed by periods of inactivity.
Synonyms
- intermittently
- sporadically
- occasionally
