Pronunciation: /spɔːn/
noun the eggs of fish, frogs, etc.
A1 Fish lay eggs which eventually spawn into baby fish.
A2 The video game character defeated the boss, causing it to drop valuable spawn items.
B1 The heavy rain spawned a series of flash floods in the area.
B2 The new technology has spawned a whole industry of innovative products.
C1 The artist's unique style of painting has spawned a new movement in the art world.
C2 The economic downturn spawned a wave of protests and social unrest in the country.
verb to produce or generate offspring
A1 Frogs spawn in water.
A2 Salmon spawn in rivers before migrating to the ocean.
B1 The new regulations are expected to spawn a wave of innovation in the industry.
B2 The economic downturn has spawned a rise in unemployment rates.
C1 The artist's success has spawned a whole new generation of talented painters.
C2 The controversial decision by the government spawned widespread protests across the country.
formal The fish will lay their eggs in the river, which will eventually spawn new generations.
informal The video game boss will spawn in the next level, so get ready to defeat it.
slang The party last night spawned some great memories that we'll never forget.
figurative His success in the business world spawned jealousy among his colleagues.
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