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Definition & Meaning of "spring"in English

Spring
01

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again 

spring definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
springs
Examples
His favorite season is spring, when the weather is mild and the flowers are in full bloom. 
02

a place where a natural flow of water comes up from the ground 

spring definition and meaning
Examples
The hikers stopped to refill their bottles at a fresh spring in the valley. 
03

a sudden, energetic movement in an upward or forward direction, often propelled by force or elasticity 

spring definition and meaning
Examples
The athlete made a powerful spring over the hurdle. 
04

a flexible metal device that stores energy and returns to its original shape or position after being compressed, stretched, or pressed 

Examples
The mattress contains springs that provide support and comfort. 
05

do something in turns 

06

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length 

07

a point at which water issues forth 

to spring
01

to make a sudden and quick move forward 

Intransitive: to spring | to spring to a direction
to spring definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
spring
3rd person singular
springs
Present participle
springing
Past simple
sprang
Past participle
sprung
Examples
The cat crouched low, ready to spring forward and catch the elusive prey. 
02

to evolve or grow into a distinct and recognizable form or entity 

Transitive: to spring into sth
Examples
Over time, the small online community grew and sprang into a vibrant social platform. 
03

to emerge or come into existence unexpectedly and swiftly 

Intransitive
Examples
The idea for a groundbreaking invention sprang to his mind during a casual conversation. 
04

to introduce or present something to someone in a sudden and unexpected manner 

Ditransitive: to spring an idea or suggestion on sb
Examples
During the meeting, he decided to spring a new idea on the team. 
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