--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 75 description: The 2316 words of the English dictionary under S, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/75/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / S # S — The English dictionary · page 75 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Spanish means from Spain or to do with Spain, its people or culture.[↗](../../spanish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Spanish is the language spoken in Spain and in most countries of Central and South America, like Mexico and Argentina.[↗](../../spanish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The Spanish are the people of Spain.[↗](../../spanish/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The Spanish Main was the old name for the Caribbean coast of Central and South America, which was ruled by Spain and was a haunt of pirates.[↗](../../spanish/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We are learning Spanish at school.[↗](../../spanish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Hola» means «hello» in Spanish.[↗](../../spanish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My friend's family speaks Spanish at home.[↗](../../spanish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Spanish is spoken in Mexico, Spain and Argentina.[↗](../../spanish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We had a Spanish omelette for tea.[↗](../../spanish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Spanish flag is red and yellow.[↗](../../spanish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My aunt plays the Spanish guitar.[↗](../../spanish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Paella is a famous Spanish dish.[↗](../../spanish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Mullins and Alf Mason and many another ruffian long known and feared on the Spanish Main.[↗](../../spanish/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The Samaritans still to this day preserve a tradition allowing Resh to occur in both single and double forms, bearing a distinction comparable to the difference between the Spanish single r of pero and double rr of perro.\][↗](../../spanish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") Taw-Thaw.[↗](../../spanish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../spanish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **spank** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To hit someone, usually a child, on the bottom with an open hand as a punishment.[↗](../../spank/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A slap on the bottom.[↗](../../spank/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (rude, adult slang) a rude word grown-ups use; not for school.[↗](../../spank/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In old stories, naughty children were often spanked.[↗](../../spank/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is now against the law to smack or spank children in Wales.[↗](../../spank/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Taffy's name says she ought to be spanked, but her daddy loved her.[↗](../../spank/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The horses trotted along at a spanking pace.[↗](../../spank/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He rode a spanking new bicycle.[↗](../../spank/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If an adult hurts you, tell a teacher you trust.[↗](../../spank/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **spanking** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A punishment by hitting a child's bottom with an open hand, done in the past by parents and some teachers.[↗](../../spanking/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective, old-fashioned) Fast, lively and fine: «at a spanking pace», «a spanking breeze».[↗](../../spanking/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adverb, informal) Very, used with «new»: «spanking new» means brand new and shiny.[↗](../../spanking/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In the old days a naughty child might get a spanking.[↗](../../spanking/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Elephant's Child was spanked by all his relatives for asking questions.[↗](../../spanking/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The new bus was spanking new and smelled of paint.[↗](../../spanking/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The horses trotted along at a spanking pace.[↗](../../spanking/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A spanking breeze filled the sails of the little boat.[↗](../../spanking/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Smacking and spanking children is now banned in Scotland and Wales.[↗](../../spanking/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school has a spanking new gym.[↗](../../spanking/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **spanner** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A spanner is a metal tool for turning nuts and bolts to make them tight or loose.[↗](../../spanner/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad used a spanner to fix my bike.[↗](../../spanner/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pass me the spanner, please.[↗](../../spanner/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn the spanner to tighten the nut.[↗](../../spanner/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The plumber has a big spanner.[↗](../../spanner/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain threw a spanner in the works of our picnic.[↗](../../spanner/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the right size spanner for the nut.[↗](../../spanner/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **spar** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A spar is a long pole, such as the wooden beam of a ship's mast or a piece of wood holding up a sail.[↗](../../spar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A spar is a kind of shiny crystal rock found in caves.[↗](../../spar/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The boy held on to a broken spar in the sea.[↗](../../spar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cave walls were decorated with sparkling spar.[↗](../../spar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sailor lashed the spar to the mast.[↗](../../spar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Nevertheless Mine eye spared them from destroying them, neither did I make a full end of them in the wilderness.[↗](../../spar/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.20.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spar/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He levelled a path for His anger; He spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence; (Writings PSA.78.50, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spar/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And though the Lord give you sparing bread and scant water, yet shall not thy Teacher hide Himself any more, but thine eyes shall see thy Teacher; (Prophets ISA.30.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spar/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **spare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Spare means extra, kept in case it is needed, not being used now: a spare key, a spare tyre.[↗](../../spare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Spare time is free time when you are not working.[↗](../../spare/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To spare is to give something you do not need: «can you spare a pencil?».[↗](../../spare/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To spare someone is to not hurt them, or to save them from something.[↗](../../spare/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* «To spare» means left over: «we got there with ten minutes to spare».[↗](../../spare/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Spare no expense means to spend as much money as is needed, without holding back.[↗](../../spare/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He has 2 spare tyres.[↗](../../spare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each child needs 1 pencil and 5 are spare.[↗](../../spare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you spare 3 apples?[↗](../../spare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many spare seats are there?[↗](../../spare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Pack a spare pair of socks for the camp.[↗](../../spare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · What do you do in your spare time?[↗](../../spare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We reached the station with five minutes to spare.[↗](../../spare/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight spared the dragon's life.[↗](../../spare/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Our neighbour keeps a spare key for us.[↗](../../spare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · We don't want any expense spared.[↗](../../spare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him; (Torah DEU.13.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spare/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare to slay the nations continually?[↗](../../spare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HAB.1.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD said unto Satan: 'Behold, he is in thy hand; only spare his life.'[↗](../../spare/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spare/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.[↗](../../spare/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.30.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spare/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **sparingly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Using only a little of something; carefully and not wastefully.[↗](../../sparingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Use the glue sparingly or it will make a mess.[↗](../../sparingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Eat sweets sparingly.[↗](../../sparingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Water was used sparingly during the drought.[↗](../../sparingly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Apply the cream sparingly to the rash.[↗](../../sparingly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The writer used capital letters sparingly.[↗](../../sparingly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She praised us sparingly, so her praise meant a lot.[↗](../../sparingly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **spark** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A spark is a tiny bright bit of fire or burning material that flies from a fire or when hard things hit.[↗](../../spark/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A spark is a quick flash of electricity jumping across a gap.[↗](../../spark/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To spark something is to start it: spark an idea, spark a fight.[↗](../../spark/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A spark of something is a small amount of it: a spark of hope.[↗](../../spark/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sparks flew from the campfire.[↗](../../spark/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rubbing your feet on the carpet can make a tiny spark.[↗](../../spark/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A spark from the plug started a fire.[↗](../../spark/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The book sparked my interest in space.[↗](../../spark/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Lightning is a giant electric spark.[↗](../../spark/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a spark of hope in her eyes.[↗](../../spark/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sparks flew when the two teams met.[↗](../../spark/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Sparklers give off lots of sparks.[↗](../../spark/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Now he could see glowing sparks, and vivid jets of flame.[↗](../../spark/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · But man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.[↗](../../spark/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.5.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spark/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Out of his mouth go burning torches, and sparks of fire leap forth.[↗](../../spark/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.41.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spark/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.[↗](../../spark/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.18.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../spark/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **sparkle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To sparkle is to shine with many small, bright flashes of light, like glitter, stars, jewels or water in sunlight.[↗](../../sparkle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A sparkle is a small, bright flash of light.[↗](../../sparkle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Sparkle is liveliness and fun in a person or a show.[↗](../../sparkle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Sparkling» drinks have bubbles.[↗](../../sparkle/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* When a person's eyes sparkle, they show a strong feeling such as joy, mischief or spite.[↗](../../sparkle/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The snow sparkled in the sunlight.[↗](../../sparkle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her eyes sparkled with excitement.[↗](../../sparkle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The diamond ring sparkled.[↗](../../sparkle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The kitchen was sparkling clean after we tidied up.[↗](../../sparkle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Would you like still or sparkling water?[↗](../../sparkle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Add glitter to give your card some sparkle.[↗](../../sparkle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot; and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass.[↗](../../sparkle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sparkle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **sparkler** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sparkler is a thin wire stick covered with a firework mix that burns slowly and throws off bright sparks when you hold it.[↗](../../sparkler/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A sparkler can also mean something that sparkles, like a shiny jewel, or a sparkling drink.[↗](../../sparkler/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We wrote our names in the air with sparklers.[↗](../../sparkler/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Hold the sparkler at arm's length.[↗](../../sparkler/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the used sparkler into the bucket of water.[↗](../../sparkler/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear gloves when you hold a sparkler.[↗](../../sparkler/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The birthday cake had a sparkler on top.[↗](../../sparkler/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · On Bonfire Night we had sparklers in the garden.[↗](../../sparkler/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A sparkler can stay hot for minutes after it goes out.[↗](../../sparkler/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Only one sparkler at a time, please.[↗](../../sparkler/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **sparkly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Sparkly means shining with lots of tiny flashes of light, like glitter, sequins, frost or diamonds.[↗](../../sparkly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Sparkly can also mean lively, bright and full of fun: a sparkly personality.[↗](../../sparkly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Sparkly drinks are fizzy ones.[↗](../../sparkly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She wore a sparkly dress to the party.[↗](../../sparkly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We made sparkly Christmas cards with glitter.[↗](../../sparkly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The snow was sparkly in the sun.[↗](../../sparkly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My little sister loves sparkly shoes.[↗](../../sparkly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fairy had a sparkly wand.[↗](../../sparkly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He has sparkly eyes when he laughs.[↗](../../sparkly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The frost made the grass look sparkly.[↗](../../sparkly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **sparring** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In boxing and martial arts, sparring is practice fighting with a partner, using light hits and safety gear, to train, not to hurt.[↗](../../sparring/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Sparring is also arguing in a friendly or not very serious way, trading quick clever remarks.[↗](../../sparring/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To spar means to do that practice fighting, or to argue with someone.[↗](../../sparring/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We have sparring practice at karate on Fridays.[↗](../../sparring/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You must wear a head guard for sparring.[↗](../../sparring/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The boxer's sparring partner helped him get ready.[↗](../../sparring/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The two friends enjoy sparring about football.[↗](../../sparring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The leaders sparred on TV about taxes.[↗](../../sparring/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In taekwondo sparring, you score points for kicks.[↗](../../sparring/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sparring is not real fighting; we stop when the coach says.[↗](../../sparring/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **sparrow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sparrow is a small, common, brown and grey bird that lives near houses, gardens and towns and eats seeds and insects.[↗](../../sparrow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A sparrow hopped across the playground.[↗](../../sparrow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sparrows were eating crumbs under the picnic table.[↗](../../sparrow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The house sparrow is a small brown bird.[↗](../../sparrow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We put out seeds for the sparrows in winter.[↗](../../sparrow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A flock of sparrows chattered in the hedge.[↗](../../sparrow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Sparrows build nests under roofs.[↗](../../sparrow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "They are sparrows, and good creatures.[↗](../../sparrow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I watch, and am become like a sparrow that is alone upon the housetop.[↗](../../sparrow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.102.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sparrow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · As the wandering sparrow, as the flying swallow, so the curse that is causeless shall come home.[↗](../../sparrow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.26.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sparrow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Yea, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young; Thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God — .[↗](../../sparrow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.84.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sparrow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **spartan** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (history) A Spartan was a person from Sparta, a city in ancient Greece famous for its tough soldiers and strict training.[↗](../../spartan/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* adjective (lower case): Very simple and plain, without comfort or decoration: a spartan room.[↗](../../spartan/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* adjective.[↗](../../spartan/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Strict, tough and self-disciplined.[↗](../../spartan/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Spartan boys left home at seven to train as soldiers.[↗](../../spartan/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Spartans fought bravely at Thermopylae.[↗](../../spartan/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hostel room was spartan, with just a bed and a chair.[↗](../../spartan/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad lives a spartan life — no TV and cold showers.[↗](../../spartan/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Athens and Sparta were rivals in ancient Greece.[↗](../../spartan/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school team is called the Spartans.[↗](../../spartan/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But when the sun went down, there was not one Spartan left alive.[↗](../../spartan/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **spasm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sudden tightening of a muscle that you cannot control, which may hurt.[↗](../../spasm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A sudden short burst of a feeling or action, like a spasm of coughing or of anger.[↗](../../spasm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He felt a spasm in his leg near the end of the race.[↗](../../spasm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A spasm of coughing stopped her from speaking.[↗](../../spasm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hiccups are spasms of the muscle under your lungs.[↗](../../spasm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gentle stretching can ease a muscle spasm.[↗](../../spasm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A spasm of fear went through him when the light went out.[↗](../../spasm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her back went into spasm when she lifted the box.[↗](../../spasm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **spat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Spat is the past form of «spit»: to force liquid, food or saliva out of your mouth.[↗](../../spat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A spat is a short, small argument or quarrel.[↗](../../spat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Spats (old-fashioned) are cloth covers worn over the top of shoes.[↗](../../spat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He spat out the sour sweet.[↗](../../spat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The llama spat at the visitor\![↗](../../spat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat hissed and spat.[↗](../../spat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «Go away!» she spat angrily.[↗](../../spat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister and I had a spat over the TV remote.[↗](../../spat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire spat sparks onto the rug.[↗](../../spat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In revenge the Serpent spat some of his poison into the man's drinking-horn.[↗](../../spat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **spatial** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To do with space, meaning where things are placed or how they are arranged.[↗](../../spatial/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There is also a spatial-anatomical parallelism between the terms employed by the SY: the tongue concealed above, the genitals concealed below.[↗](../../spatial/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../spatial/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **spatula** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A spatula is a kitchen tool with a wide, flat, bendy blade, used for spreading, mixing, scraping or lifting food.[↗](../../spatula/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A spatula is also a small flat tool used in science labs to scoop powders, or by doctors to press down your tongue.[↗](../../spatula/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Flip the pancake with a spatula.[↗](../../spatula/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She scraped the last of the cake mix out with a spatula.[↗](../../spatula/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the spatula to spread the icing.[↗](../../spatula/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In science we took one spatula of salt.[↗](../../spatula/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor pressed my tongue with a wooden spatula.[↗](../../spatula/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't use a metal spatula on a non-stick pan.[↗](../../spatula/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad lifted the burger onto the bun with a spatula.[↗](../../spatula/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **spawn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* When fish or frogs spawn, they lay lots of eggs in water.[↗](../../spawn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Spawn is the mass of eggs laid by fish, frogs or toads, like frogspawn.[↗](../../spawn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To spawn something means to cause many new things to appear, as in the film spawned three sequels.[↗](../../spawn/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (games) In video games, to spawn means for a player or character to appear in the game world; the spawn point is where they appear.[↗](../../spawn/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Frogs spawn in ponds in early spring.[↗](../../spawn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw a clump of frogspawn in the school pond.[↗](../../spawn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Salmon swim up the river to spawn.[↗](../../spawn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The film spawned a whole series of toys.[↗](../../spawn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the game you spawn next to a castle.[↗](../../spawn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After you lose a life, you respawn at the last checkpoint.[↗](../../spawn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Zombies spawn at night in that game.[↗](../../spawn/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [74](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/74/) **75** [76](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/76/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 74](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/74/) - next →: [page 76](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/76/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)