Meaning & Definition of word "Spawn"
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Spawn
/spɔːn/
noun:
- 1. the eggs or offspring of aquatic animals, especially fish and amphibians.
- Example: The spawn of the frogs covered the surface of the pond.
- 2. the process of producing offspring or new entities.
- Example: The spawn of the new technology is evident in the way we communicate.
verb:
- 1. to produce or generate (offspring or new entities)
- Example: The lake is home to many fish that spawn in the spring.
- 2. to give rise to; to cause or create something new.
- Example: The new policy is expected to spawn numerous changes in the industry.
Etymology
Middle English 'spawne', from Latin 'spondere', meaning to pledge.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spawn of the devil:
a term used to refer to someone who is considered evil or wicked.
spawn a new generation:
to create or produce a new group or category of people or things.
Related Words
offspring:
the product or result of reproduction.
brood:
a group of young animals produced or hatched at one time.
Slang Meanings of spawn
Meaning: to create something new or to initiate a process.
Example Sentence: That idea might just spawn a whole new trend.
Meaning: to give rise to a series of events.
Example Sentence: His comment spawned a heated debate.