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spawn

[spɔːn]

spawn Definition

  • 1to produce or generate offspring, especially in large numbers
  • 2to give rise to; bring forth
  • 3the eggs of fish, amphibians, and other aquatic animals

Using spawn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spawn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The salmon return to the river to spawn.

  • Example

    The movie spawned a sequel and several spin-offs.

  • Example

    The success of the company spawned imitators.

  • Example

    The storm spawned several tornadoes.

spawn Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with spawn

  • an evil or wicked person

    Example

    He was often called the spawn of Satan due to his cruel behavior.

  • a location in a video game where players appear or reappear after death

    Example

    The team decided to camp at the enemy's spawn point to prevent them from advancing.

  • a tactic in a video game where a player waits near an enemy spawn point to kill them as soon as they appear

    Example

    Spawn camping is frowned upon in most online games and can result in penalties or bans.

Origins of spawn

from Old English 'spǣnan', meaning 'to spawn'

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Summary: spawn in Brief

The verb 'spawn' [spɔːn] refers to producing offspring, generating or bringing forth something, or the eggs of aquatic animals. Examples include 'The salmon return to the river to spawn,' and 'The movie spawned a sequel and several spin-offs.' 'Spawn' also has phrases like 'spawn of Satan,' referring to an evil person, and 'spawn point,' a location in a video game. The formal equivalents of 'spawn' are 'generate' and 'produce.'

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