B2nounworkmoney
US/spɜːr/
UK/spɜː/
something that encourages a person or activity to develop or happen faster
In context
We decided to go to Da Lat on the spur of the moment, without booking a hotel.
Lower taxes could act as a spur to small businesses.
Winning a small prize was the spur she needed to enter bigger competitions.
Words that go with spur
noun + preposition
- spur of the momentBuying the motorbike was a spur of the moment decision.
- spur toCheap loans were a spur to the housing market.
- spur forThe new law was a spur for foreign investment.
verb + noun
- act as a spurCompetition can act as a spur to innovation.
adjective + noun
- major spurTourism has been a major spur to growth in the region.
- powerful spurFear of failure can be a powerful spur.