Spring meaning

What does “spring” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“spring” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the season of growth.

spring

the season of growth
“the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring”
“he will hold office until the spring of next year”
Synonymsspringtime
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
“the spring was broken”
a natural flow of ground water
Synonymsfountain outflow outpouring natural spring
a point at which water issues forth
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
Synonymsgive springiness
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Synonymsleap leaping saltation bound bounce

move forward by leaps and bounds
“The horse bounded across the meadow”
“The child leapt across the puddle”
Synonymsjump leap bound
develop into a distinctive entity
“our plans began to take shape”
Synonymsform take form take shape
spring back; spring away from an impact
“The rubber ball bounced”
“These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide”
Synonymsbounce resile take a hop bound rebound recoil reverberate ricochet
develop suddenly
“The tire sprang a leak”
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
“He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University