American English pronunciation
How to pronounce spring
IPA transcription: [sp'ɹɪŋ]
Pronunciation variants: [sp'ɹɪŋ][spɚ'ɪŋ]
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Noun
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the season of growth
“the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring”
“he will hold office until the spring of next year”
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a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
“the spring was broken”
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a natural flow of ground water
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the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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a point at which water issues forth
Verb
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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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develop into a distinctive entity
“our plans began to take shape”
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spring back; spring away from an impact
“The rubber ball bounced”
“These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide”
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develop suddenly
“The tire sprang a leak”
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produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
“He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving”
Usage examples
- The rear had conventional leaf springs with solid rear axle.
- In spring they perform indoors.
- Baranof Lake was likely named for the community of Baranof Warm Springs.
- Springfield shares the use of her Rockwall and expertise with the community as well.
- Bangor is located near the former resort community of Blount Springs.
- Alongside a spring, she was surprised by the beautiful song of an unfamiliar bird.
- He is a grumpy, self-centered local Springfield news anchor.
- This section, north of Dunwoody Club Drive, is now the panhandle of Sandy Springs.
- Oreland is one of four towns that shares the Springfield Township Public School District.
- North of Springfield, it returns to a four-lane, non-interstate highway.