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SPRING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Spring.

How to pronounce spring:

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Spring - as a noun

The season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

Example: "The emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
springtime15

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

Example: "The spring was broken"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elastic device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A natural flow of ground water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fountain11natural springoutflow13outpouring13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formation14geological formation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A point at which water issues forth

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8springiness14

A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounce10bound8leap6leaping10saltation9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jump15jumping19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spring - as a verb

Move forward by leaps and bounds

Example: "The horse bounded across the meadow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8jump15leap6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Develop into a distinctive entity

Example: "Our plans began to take shape"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
form9take formtake shape
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
become12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spring back; spring away from an impact

Example: "The rubber ball bounced"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounce10bound8rebound10recoil8resile6reverberate16ricochet15take a hop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8jump15leap6spring9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Develop suddenly

Example: "The tire sprang a leak"

Produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

Example: "He sprang the news on me just as i was leaving"

Example Sentences

"I love the smell of flowers in spring."
"We went for a walk in the park to enjoy the spring weather."
"The water from the spring was crystal clear."
"She loves to jump on the trampoline in spring."
"The spring of her pen broke, causing ink to spill everywhere."
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Word Game Points

Is SPRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SPRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SPRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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