noun
the season of growth
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Examples
- the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
- he will hold office until the spring of next year
noun
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
Examples
- the spring was broken
noun
a natural flow of ground water
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noun
a point at which water issues forth
noun
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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noun
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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verb
move forward by leaps and bounds
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Examples
- The horse bounded across the meadow
- The child leapt across the puddle
- Can you jump over the fence?
verb
develop into a distinctive entity
Synonyms
form
take form
take shape
Examples
- our plans began to take shape
verb
spring back
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Examples
- spring away from an impact
- The rubber ball bounced
- These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
verb
develop suddenly
Examples
- The tire sprang a leak
verb
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
Examples
- He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving