Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-spurts
phrase
in-spurts
Definition
To occur suddenly or intermittently in a series of rapid or intense movements or occurrences.
Examples
- She tends to learn languages in spurts, picking up a lot of vocabulary at once before slowing down.
- The rain fell in spurts, sometimes heavy and other times just a drizzle.
- His growth occurred in spurts during his teenage years.
Meaning
The term ‘in-spurts’ refers to a situation where something happens in short bursts, rather than continuously, often implying a sudden increase in activity or intensity.
Synonyms
- intermittently
- in bursts
- periodically
- episodically
