spring

noun
[L3334]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : spring
  • plural : springs
  • USPS abbreviation, singular : SPG
  • USPS abbreviation, plural : SPGS

Senses

  • elastic device
  • one of the Earth's four temperate seasons, occurring between winter and summer

    • You can visit me in the spring, when the weather is bearable.

  • water source
  • political metaphor for periods of liberalization
  • to develop, appear suddenly, jump

spring

verb
[L6984]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : spring
  • simple present, singular, third person : springs
  • simple past : sprang
  • simple past : sprung
  • present participle : springing
  • past participle : sprung

Senses

  • jump
  • to develop, appear suddenly, jump