Meaning & Definition of Spring in English
English⟶
Spring
/sprɪŋ/
noun
1. The season of growth
- "The emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"
- "He will hold office until the spring of next year"
synonym:
- spring,
- springtime
2. A metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
- "The spring was broken"
synonym:
- spring
3. A natural flow of ground water
synonym:
- spring,
- fountain,
- outflow,
- outpouring,
- natural spring
4. A point at which water issues forth
synonym:
- spring
5. The elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
synonym:
- give,
- spring,
- springiness
6. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
synonym:
- leap,
- leaping,
- spring,
- saltation,
- bound,
- bounce
verb
1. Move forward by leaps and bounds
- "The horse bounded across the meadow"
- "The child leapt across the puddle"
- "Can you jump over the fence?"
synonym:
- jump,
- leap,
- bound,
- spring
2. Develop into a distinctive entity
- "Our plans began to take shape"
synonym:
- form,
- take form,
- take shape,
- spring
3. Spring back
- Spring away from an impact
- "The rubber ball bounced"
- "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
synonym:
- bounce,
- resile,
- take a hop,
- spring,
- bound,
- rebound,
- recoil,
- reverberate,
- ricochet
4. Develop suddenly
- "The tire sprang a leak"
synonym:
- spring
5. Produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
- "He sprang these news on me just as i was leaving"
synonym:
- spring
Examples of using
The water from the spring is very pure.
We started our spring plowing early this year.
I like the spring evenings with their quiet sunsets.