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spurt vs locomote

locomote vs spurt

spurt is a noun but locomote is not a noun.

spurt and locomote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spurt Yes No Yes No
locomote No No Yes No
As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of spurt; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than spurt:
  • spurt: move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
  • locomote: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of spurt include go, move, travel.
spurt (noun) locomote (noun)
the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
spurt (verb) locomote (verb)
wet with a spurt of liquid change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
Difference between spurt and locomote

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