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Definition spring from in British English

spring from phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to come from a particular place, family, or situation

Example

Hugh's interest in languages sprang from his upbringing in Spain.

Synonyms and related words
come from origin derive
2

used for showing that you are surprised that someone or something is present or that something exists, because they were not there a short time ago

Example

Is that Ricky? Where did he spring from?

Example

I wondered where all these new shops had sprung from.

Synonyms and related words
funnily enough you don’t say heavens above
Definition spring from in British English