spring is the dictionary form of sprung Definition of spring
spring has definitions from the fields of physics,geography
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[ noun ] the season of growth

Synonyms

springtime

Examples

"the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring" "he will hold office until the spring of next year"

2
[ verb ] move forward by leaps and bounds

Synonyms

leap jump bound

Examples

"The horse bounded across the meadow" "The child leapt across the puddle" "Can you jump over the fence?"

3
[ verb ] develop into a distinctive entity

Examples

"our plans began to take shape"

4
[ noun ] a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

Examples

"the spring was broken"

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[ noun ] (geography) a natural flow of ground water
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[ verb ] spring back; spring away from an impact

Examples

"The rubber ball bounced" "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"

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[ noun ] a point at which water issues forth
8
[ verb ] produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

Examples

"He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"

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[ noun ] a light springing movement upwards or forwards
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[ noun ] (physics) the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

Synonyms

give springiness

11
[ verb ] develop suddenly

Examples

"The tire sprang a leak"

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[ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 2206
13
[ adjective ] occurring in or appropriate to the season of spring

Synonyms

springtime

Examples

"spring rains" "springtime activities"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3871
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[ verb ] produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

Examples

"He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"

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