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- pronunciation:
- sprIng
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
springs, springing, sprang, sprung |
| definition: |
to jump up.
The dog sprang to catch the ball.
- synonyms:
- hop, jump, leap
- similar words:
- bounce
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| related words: |
hop, result |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a curved piece of metal that returns to its original shape after you push it together or stretch it out.
A small spring in some pens makes the point go in and out.
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| definition 2: |
a flow of water from the earth.
We stopped in the woods to drink water from a spring. |
| definition 3: |
the season of the year between winter and summer.
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| derivation: |
springlike (adj.) |
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