spur Antonyms
Meaning of spur
spur (n)
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
any sharply pointed projection
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
a railway line connected to a trunk line
spur (v)
incite or stimulate
give heart or courage to
strike with a spur
goad with spurs
equip with spurs
spur (n.)
A branch of a vein.
The track of an animal, as an otter; a spoor.
spur Sentence Examples
- The sharp spurs on the cowboy's boots dug into the horse's flanks, urging it forward.
- The sudden spur of inspiration sparked a brilliant idea within her mind.
- The sight of the prize spurred the athletes to give their best performance.
- The challenge served as a spur, driving him to achieve greater heights.
- The government's economic incentives spurred business investment and growth.
- The thrilling adventure spurred a sense of exhilaration within him.
- The company's financial success was a spur to further expansion.
- The discovery of new evidence spurred investigators to reopen the cold case.
- The impending deadline spurred the team to work with renewed vigor.
- The coach's encouragement served as a spur to his players, motivating them to victory.
FAQs About the word spur
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something, any sharply pointed projection, tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers, a sharp
dig, nudge, goad,stab, punch, knock, poke, prod, stick, jog
disincentive,disincentive,counterincentive, counterincentive,
The sharp spurs on the cowboy's boots dug into the horse's flanks, urging it forward.
The sudden spur of inspiration sparked a brilliant idea within her mind.
The sight of the prize spurred the athletes to give their best performance.
The challenge served as a spur, driving him to achieve greater heights.
