Spring

Pronunciation: /ˈsprɪŋ/

Spring (noun)

  1. The season between winter and summer, when plants start to grow.
  2. A place where water naturally comes out of the ground.
  3. A twisted piece of metal that returns to its shape after being pressed.

Examples

  • Flowers bloom in spring, adding color to the garden.
  • Spring brings warmer weather and longer days.

Common collocations: spring season, spring flowers, spring weather, natural spring, spring water

Spring (verb)

  1. To move quickly and suddenly upwards or forwards.

Examples

  • The cat will spring at the toy.
  • He sprang to his feet when the alarm rang.

Synonyms of Spring

Neutral

Antonyms of Spring

  • opposite of rising or leaping
  • opposite season to spring