spew Definition
- 1expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly
- 2vomit
Using spew: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spew" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The volcano spewed ash and lava.
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The factory spewed toxic fumes into the air.
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He spewed out a mouthful of water.
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She spewed all over the bathroom floor.
spew Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with spew
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The dam burst, spewing forth a torrent of water.
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The machine spewed out thousands of copies in minutes.
spew up
to vomit
Example
After eating the bad sushi, he spewed up everything he had eaten.
Origins of spew
from Old English 'spiwan', meaning 'to vomit'
Summary: spew in Brief
The verb 'spew' [spjuː] means to expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly, or to vomit. It is often used in the context of natural disasters, industrial accidents, and sickness. Examples include 'The volcano spewed ash and lava,' and 'She spewed all over the bathroom floor.' 'Spew' can be used in phrases like 'spew forth' and 'spew out,' both of which mean to eject or discharge something in large quantities and with great force.
