Meaning of 'spring'

verb

develop suddenly

verb

produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

verb

spring back

Example: "spring away from an impact"

Synonyms: bounce rebound recoil ricochet resile reverberate take a hop

verb

move forward by leaps and bounds

Synonyms: bound jump leap

verb

develop into a distinctive entity

Synonyms: form

noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms: saltation

noun

a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

Example: "the spring was broken"

noun

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

Synonyms: springiness

noun

a point at which water issues forth

noun

a natural flow of ground water

Synonyms: outpouring fountain outflow natural spring

noun

the season of growth

Example: "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"

Synonyms: springtime