What does spawn mean?

v. to produce offspring, especially eggs; to give rise to; to originate; to come into existence; n. the eggs of fish, frogs, etc.

spawn - Meaning, Definition & Examples

verb

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to produce offspring, especially eggs

The salmon spawn in the river every spring.

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to give rise to; to originate

The popular movie spawned a series of sequels.

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to come into existence

The wizard's spell spawned a magical creature.

noun

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the eggs of fish, frogs, etc.

The fisherman avoided the spawn in the water to prevent damaging the eggs.

to produce offspring, especially eggs; to give rise to; to originate; to come into existence

the eggs of fish, frogs, etc.

3rd Present spawns

Progressive spawning

Past spawned

Perfect spawned

Plural spawns