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Definition spring in American English

spring verb

[intransitive]verb
/sprɪŋ/
1

to jump or move in a particular direction, quickly and with a lot of energy

Example

The young man turned to hit him, but Corbett sprang back.

Example

Roberts kept springing to his feet to shout at the referee.

Synonyms and related words
jumpboundleapflyhastenspeed
1.1

used for saying that something is done quickly and with energy or force

Example

"Let's get going," my father cried, springing into action.

Example

"She was just trying to help!" said Eric, springing to her defense.

Synonyms and related words
hurryhasten to do somethingsail through
1.2

used about objects that open or move quickly and with a lot of energy

Example

The door sprang open, and Jeremy appeared.

Synonyms and related words
twitchcome atlunge
2

to happen or appear somewhere suddenly or unexpectedly

Example

Tears sprang to his eyes as he thought of Helen.

Example

As they drove further down the road, two old barns sprang into view.

Example

A powerful underground movement sprang into existence, led by the Socialists.

Definition spring in American English

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