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spring

/spɹɪŋ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small elastic piece that fits into the end of a larger piece to provide a flexible connection, as in a jack or a mattress.

    - "The car's suspension system uses springs to absorb shock."
    - "The bed's mattress has worn-out springs that need replacing."
  • noun

    A source of water issuing from the ground.

    - "The hikers came across a clear spring in the forest."
    - "The town's water supply came from a nearby spring."
  • verb

    To jump or bounce up and down, as if from a spring.

    - "The children were springing from one foot to the other with excitement."
    - "The dancers sprang into the air for a high leap."
Pronunciation
  1. /spɹɪŋ/



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  2. /spɹɪŋ/



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Synonyms

impetus , impulse , springtime
Rhymes
Words rhyming with spring
dring , string , cling , king , ring
Variants
List of all variants of spring that leads to same result
sprang , spring , springed , springing , springs , sprung , springlike , spring beauties , spring beauty , spring bolt , spring bolts , spring chicken , spring chickens , spring-cleaning , spring-cleanings , spring fever , spring fevers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English *springe, sprengan, from *sprungan; related to *sprugan to jump, leap, from Proto-Germanic *sprung- 'jump', from *spur- 'to leap'.

Trivia
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  1. The average person takes about 20,000 breaths and 100,000 steps in a single day, but how many times do they spring during that time?

  2. The term 'spring chicken' refers to a young chicken, but do you know where the expression comes from?

  3. Spring is the season of the year when the days get longer, but did you know that there is a place on Earth where the days get shorter in the spring?

Related Concepts
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  1. Season: Spring is one of the four seasons and is typically associated with new growth and renewal.

  2. Renewal: Spring is a time of renewal, as seen in the growth of new plants and the shedding of old leaves.

  3. Rebirth: Spring is often symbolic of rebirth, as seen in the emergence of new life after the winter season.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'spring' is often used metaphorically to represent new beginnings, rebirth, and growth. In art, it is depicted as a time of renewal, with images of blooming flowers, animals emerging from hibernation, and children playing in the rain.

How to Memorize "spring"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, elastic piece, like a car spring. Visualize how it compresses and expands.
    - Visualize a clear, bubbling spring in the forest.
    - Imagine yourself jumping up and down like a spring.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spring' with new beginnings and growth.
    - Associate the word 'spring' with water or water sources.
    - Associate the word 'spring' with jumping or bouncing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Spring is a time for new things to SPRING forth.' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Spring, a source of water, brings new life to the land.' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Spring into action' to remember the meaning of the verb form.

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