spring
spring
sprɪng
spring
British pronunciation
/sprɪŋ/

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

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His favorite season is spring, when the weather is mild and the flowers are in full bloom.
Many people do spring cleaning to tidy up their homes.
02

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

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The hikers stopped to refill their bottles at a fresh spring in the valley.
The town was built near a spring that provided clean drinking water.
03

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

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The athlete made a powerful spring over the hurdle.
The cat crouched before making a quick spring onto the table.
04

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

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The mattress contains springs that provide support and comfort.
The watch mechanism relies on a small spring to function properly.
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
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The cat crouched low, ready to spring forward and catch the elusive prey.
Startled by the loud noise, she instinctively sprang from her chair and looked around.
02

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

Transitive: to spring into sth
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Over time, the small online community grew and sprang into a vibrant social platform.
The initial concept for the business began to spring into a successful and recognizable brand.
03

to emerge or come into existence unexpectedly and swiftly

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The idea for a groundbreaking invention sprang to his mind during a casual conversation.
As the sun set, a feeling of inspiration sprung within the artist, leading to a burst of creativity.
04

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

Ditransitive: to spring an idea or suggestion on sb
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During the meeting, he decided to spring a new idea on the team.
She sprung a surprise proposal on her partner during a romantic weekend getaway.
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