What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
spurt
Example
The water spurted out of the fountain when I pressed the button. [spurted: past tense verb]
Example
The athlete had a spurt of energy and ran faster towards the finish line. [spurt: noun]
jet
Example
The water jet from the hose was strong enough to clean the car. [jet: noun]
Example
The plane took off with the sound of its powerful jet engines. [jet: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jet is more commonly used than spurt in technical or scientific contexts, while spurt is more common in everyday language to describe sudden movements of liquids or gases.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between spurt and jet?
Jet is generally considered more formal than spurt, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
