spring meaning and definition

SPRING noun

Definition of spring (noun)

1. 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
2. a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
   • "the spring was broken"
3. a natural flow of ground water
   • synonyms: fountain, natural spring, outflow, outpouring
4. a point at which water issues forth
5. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
   • synonyms: give, springiness
6. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
   • synonyms: bounce, bound, leap, leaping, saltation

SPRING verb

Definition of spring (verb)

1. 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: bound, jump, leap
2. develop into a distinctive entity
   • "our plans began to take shape"
   • synonyms: form, take form, take shape
3. spring back; spring away from an impact
   • "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
   • synonyms: bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, take a hop
4. develop suddenly
   • "The tire sprang a leak"
5. produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
   • "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"