spring

noun
UK: /sprɪŋ/
US: /sprɪŋ/

  1. The season after winter and before summer, when plants begin to grow.

    1. The spring air feels fresh and clean. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every spring, the park bursts into colorful life as the flowers bloom. [ ] [ ]

  2. A metal coil that returns to its original shape when pressed or pulled.

    1. The spring in the chair is broken. [ ] [ ]
    2. This old mattress has springs that poke you when you lie down on it. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place where water naturally flows out of the ground.

    1. We got water from the spring. [ ] [ ]
    2. The small town was built around a natural hot spring. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jump leap bounce source fountainhead originate arise emanate
spring verb

  1. To jump or move quickly in a particular direction.

    1. The cat can spring fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. I spring to my feet when I heard the alarm ringing loudly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To suddenly appear or come into existence.

    1. Ideas spring to my mind. [ ] [ ]
    2. New opportunities can spring from unexpected challenges when you stay positive. [ ] [ ]

  3. To release or set free from confinement.

    1. We will spring them free. [ ] [ ]
    2. A clever lawyer managed to spring his client from jail early. [ ] [ ]
spring adjective

  1. Relating to the season of spring.

    1. This is spring cleaning time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Spring flowers bring beauty to the landscape with their vibrant colors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spring" in English means: The season after winter and before summer, when plants begin to grow., A metal coil that returns to its original shape when pressed or pulled., A place where water naturally flows out of the ground..

The phonetic transcription of "spring" is /sprɪŋ/ in British English and /sprɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spring": jump, leap, bounce, source, fountainhead, originate, arise, emanate.

Example usage of "spring": "The spring air feels fresh and clean.". More examples on the page.