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Term: Spawned

Description:

Spawned is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "spawn". It refers to the act of producing or generating offspring, typically in large numbers. Additionally, it can describe the creation or emergence of various entities, ideas, or concepts.

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb (transitive):

a. To produce offspring:

The female fish spawned thousands of tiny eggs in the river.

b. To give rise to or generate:

The success of the movie spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs.

2. Verb (intransitive):

To lay eggs or release sperm as a fish or amphibian.

Example Sentence:

The salmon return to the same river where they were born to spawn.

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