springs

Meanings

• noun

  A source of water that flows to the surface from an underground aquifer or natural underground reservoir.

  - "The spring provides fresh water for the entire village."
  - "We took a break at the spring to refill our water bottles."

• noun

  A mechanical device that stores and releases potential energy, often in the form of compression or tension.

  - "The car's suspension system uses springs to absorb shocks."
  - "The trampoline bounces higher with stronger springs."

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Pronunciation

1. /spɹɪŋz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2101141"

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Synonyms

impetus , impulse , springtime

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with springs
rings , strings , things , brings

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Variants

List of all variants of springs that leads to same result
Springs , sprang , spring , springed , springing , springs , sprung , springlike , Alice Springs , Altamonte Springs , Blue Springs , Bonita Springs , Colorado Springs , Coral Springs

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Forms

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springs, the spring, the springs, springing, springs'

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Etymology

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Old English 'springan' meaning 'to jump, leap, rise, or bubble up'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest spring in the world is the 'Fountain of the Sun' in Mexico, which flows at a rate of 150,000 gallons per minute.

2. The term 'spring break' originated in the United States in the late 1930s, when students would take a break from their studies to travel and celebrate.

3. The word 'spring' is also used to describe the season that follows winter, when plants begin to grow and flowers bloom.

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Related Concepts

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1. aquifer: A layer of permeable rock or unconsolidated materials that contains sufficient saturated water to yield significant quantities of water to wells and springs.

2. mineral water: Water that contains minerals in quantities greater than those found in ordinary drinking water.

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Culture

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Springs have been used as sources of water since ancient times and have cultural significance in various religions and mythologies. In Greek mythology, the goddess Hera was said to have created the first spring as a gift for Persephone. In Hinduism, the goddess Ganga is believed to have descended from heaven as a spring.

How to Memorize "springs"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a source of water bubbling up from the ground, or a coiled spring in a mechanical device.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'springs' with 'water' or 'rebirth'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'springs' as 'Sprouting Rain Gives Nourishment Soon'.

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