spring
/spɹˈɪŋ/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- the season of growth
“the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring” - a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
“the spring was broken” - a natural flow of ground water
- a point at which water issues forth
- the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
- a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
verb
- move forward by leaps and bounds
“The horse bounded across the meadow” - develop into a distinctive entity
“our plans began to take shape” - spring back; spring away from an impact
“The rubber ball bounced” - develop suddenly
“The tire sprang a leak” - produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
“He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving”
Synonyms for spring
Words that rhyme with spring
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