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spring
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Noun
  • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
  • a point at which water issues forth
  • a natural flow of ground water
  • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
    • the spring was broken
  • the season of growth
    • the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
    • he will hold office until the spring of next year
Verb
  • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
    • He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving
  • develop suddenly
    • The tire sprang a leak
  • spring back; spring away from an impact
    • The rubber ball bounced
    • These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
  • develop into a distinctive entity
    • our plans began to take shape
  • move forward by leaps and bounds
    • The horse bounded across the meadow
    • The child leapt across the puddle
    • Can you jump over the fence?
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