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