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