spring

/spɹˈɪŋ/

/ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/

[noun] [verb]

Spring

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : springtime

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

synonyms : fountain

natural spring

outflow

outpouring

a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

synonyms : bounce

do something in turns

synonyms : alternate

take turns

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

synonyms : give

springiness

a point at which water issues forth

to spring

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

move forward by leaps and bounds

synonyms : bound

jump

leap

develop into a distinctive entity

synonyms : form

take form

take shape

spring back; spring away from an impact

synonyms : bounce

develop suddenly

produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

Examples

1. The department store has a big sale every spring.

2. Every spring, the farm is adorned with beautiful cherry blossoms.

3. The landscape was dotted with wildflowers in spring.

4. We've had an unusual amount of rain this spring.

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