How Do You Spell SPURRED?

Pronunciation: [spˈɜːd] (IPA)

The word "spurred" is spelled with two "r"s because it comes from the verb "spur" which has a double "r" in its base form. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /spɜrd/ with the stress on the first syllable. The sound /ɜ/ is represented by the letter "er" and is pronounced with the tongue in a neutral position. The sound /d/ is represented by the letter "d" and is pronounced by stopping the airflow with the tongue and then releasing it quickly.

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SPURRED Meaning and Definition

  1. Spurred is a verb commonly used to describe the act of inciting, stimulating, or encouraging someone or something to take action or move forward. This term often implies the presence of a motivator or catalyst that prompts or pushes individuals to pursue a particular course of action or achieve a certain goal. The act of spurring can be seen as a form of inspiration or encouragement that propels individuals into action.

    In a literal sense, spurs are pointed devices worn by riders on their boots, used to prod or urge their horses to move faster or execute a specific maneuver. Metaphorically, the term "spurred" borrows from this concept, suggesting a figurative prodding or stimulation designed to spur progress, growth, or change.

    When someone is "spurred on" by an external force, it often signifies that they have been motivated to pursue a particular endeavor by the influence or encouragement of others. This encouragement can come in various forms, such as positive reinforcement, challenging circumstances, a sense of competition, or even internalized personal goals.

    Overall, the term "spurred" describes the act of instigating or motivating, often implying a push or prompt that compels individuals or entities to achieve a desired outcome or progress towards a specific goal.

  2. Wearing or having spurs; affected with spur or ergot, as spurred rye.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SPURRED

The word "spurred" comes from the Middle English "spure" or "spore", which ultimately derives from the Old English "spura". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "spuron", meaning "spur". "Spur" was derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*spere-", which conveyed the idea of "to pull, to drag", and also gave rise to words like "spiral" and "spirit". In English, "spurred" is primarily used as the past tense and past participle of the verb "spur", which means to urge or encourage someone to do something, or to give an incentive or impetus to an action. It can also refer to the act of using spurs on a horse for propulsion.

Conjugate verb Spurred

CONDITIONAL

I would spurred
you would spurred
he/she/it would spurred
we would spurred
they would spurred
I would spur
we would spur
you would spur
he/she/it would spur
they would spur

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be spurring
you would be spurring
he/she/it would be spurring
we would be spurring
they would be spurring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have spurred
you would have spurred
he/she/it would have spurred
we would have spurred
they would have spurred

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been spurring
you would have been spurring
he/she/it would have been spurring
we would have been spurring
they would have been spurring

FUTURE

I will spur
you will spur
he/she/it will spur
we will spur
they will spur

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be spurring
you will be spurring
he/she/it will be spurring
we will be spurring
they will be spurring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spurred
you will have spurred
he/she/it will have spurred
we will have spurred
they will have spurred

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been spurring
you will have been spurring
he/she/it will have been spurring
we will have been spurring
they will have been spurring

IMPERATIVE

you spur
we let´s spur

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to spur

PAST

I spurred
you spurred
he/she/it spurred
we spurred
they spurred

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was spurring
you were spurring
he/she/it was spurring
we were spurring
they were spurring

PAST PARTICIPLE

spurred

PAST PERFECT

I had spurred
you had spurred
he/she/it had spurred
we had spurred
they had spurred

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been spurring
you had been spurring
he/she/it had been spurring
we had been spurring
they had been spurring

PRESENT

I spur
you spur
he/she/it spurs
we spur
they spur

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am spurring
you are spurring
he/she/it is spurring
we are spurring
they are spurring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

spurring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spurred
you have spurred
he/she/it has spurred
we have spurred
they have spurred

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been spurring
you have been spurring
he/she/it has been spurring
we have been spurring
they have been spurring

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