Edmonton English School - Learning English online
  • HOME
    • ABOUT US
  • FREE TRAINING
    • STORIES
    • CULTURAL TIPS
    • GRAMMAR list
    • IDIOMS and EXPRESSIONS List
    • PHRASAL VERB List
    • PRONUNCIATION Tips
    • SPELLING Tips
    • VOCABULARY List
  • PRIVATE TUTORING

Vocabulary | SPASM

What is the meaning of the English word… SPASM?

Definition:

(countable noun)

  • a temporary and sudden release of energy, emotion or stress
  • a sudden and usually brief occurrence of something you cannot control
  •  a sudden uncontrolled and often painful tightening of a muscle

Examples:

1. Maria’s muscles went into spasms when she finished her 23 kilometre run.

2. He had a long coughing spasm.

3. She is suffering from spasms of guilt because she went on a big spending spree.

4. Just before I went onto the stage to give my presentation, I was seized with a spasm of anxiety.

QUICK LINKS

Stories

Cultural Tips

Grammar List

Idioms & Expressions List

Phrasal Verb List

Pronunciation Tips

Spelling Tips

Vocabulary List

Learn English Online-FREE

CyberChimps WordPress Themes

© 2019 All rights reserved.