SPRING

/spɹɪŋ/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 12

Definition

  1. verb move forward by leaps and bounds. — synonyms: jump, leap, bound
  2. verb develop into a distinctive entity. — synonyms: form, take_form, take_shape
  3. verb spring back. — synonyms: bounce, resile, take_a_hop, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet
  4. verb develop suddenly.
  5. verb produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly.
  6. noun the season of growth. — synonyms: springtime
  7. noun a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed.
  8. noun a natural flow of ground water. — synonyms: fountain, outflow, outpouring, natural_spring
  9. noun a point at which water issues forth.
  10. noun the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length. — synonyms: give, springiness
  11. noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards. — synonyms: leap, leaping, saltation, bound, bounce

Examples

  • “to sprain one's ankle”
  • “Spring is the time of the year most species reproduce.”
  • “The documentary made tears spring to their eyes.”

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