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Spawn

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Meanings of Spawn

Verb

  • To lay eggs in water, like fish do.
  • To create many things at once, like when a frog makes lots of tadpoles.
  • To make something new appear, like when a character shows up in a video game.

Explanation of the word: Spawn

Spawn means when baby animals or fish are born. Like when frogs lay eggs in the water, those eggs will hatch into baby frogs.

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Translations for the word: Spawn

hindi
स्पॉन (Spawn)

Spawn

जन्म (Janm)

Janm

उद्भव (Udbhav)

Udbhav

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Spawn

What does 'spawn' mean?
The word 'spawn' means to produce or create something, especially in large numbers. For example, fish lay many eggs in the water, which is called spawning.
How do you pronounce 'spawn'?
You pronounce 'spawn' like this: spawn (rhymes with 'dawn'). It sounds like 'sp' followed by 'awn'.
What is the origin of the word 'spawn'?
The word 'spawn' comes from the Old French word 'espon', which means 'to lay eggs'. It has been used in English for a long time to talk about fish and other animals that produce eggs.
What is the meaning of 'spawn' in Kannada?
The word 'spawn' in Kannada is 'ಬೀಜ' (Bīja).