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spur vs urging

urging vs spur

spur and urging both are nouns.

spur is a verb but urging is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spur Yes No Yes No
urging Yes No No No
As nouns, spur and urging are synonyms defined as:
  • spur and urging: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Other synonyms of spur include goad, goading, prod, prodding, spurring.
spur (noun) urging (noun)
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
a railway line connected to a trunk line a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something insistent solicitation and entreaty
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
any sharply pointed projection
spur (verb) urging (verb)
goad with spurs
equip with spurs
strike with a spur
give heart or courage to
incite or stimulate
Difference between spur and urging

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