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   Spring

   /spriNG/

   

   verb

   • 1. move or jump suddenly or rapidly upward or forward: "I sprang out of bed" Similar leapjumpboundvaulthopappear suddenlyappear unexpectedlymaterializeinformal:pop up
   • ▪ move rapidly or suddenly from a constrained position by or as if by the action of a spring: "the drawer sprang open" Similar fly backrecoilkick backrare:resile
   • ▪ operate suddenly by means of a mechanism: "the engine sprang into life"
   • ▪ cause (a game bird) to rise from cover.
   • ▪ bring about the escape or release of (a prisoner): informal "the president sought to spring the hostages"
   • 2. originate or arise from: "madness and creativity could spring from the same source" Similar originate fromhave its origins inderive fromarise fromstem fromemanate fromproceed fromstart fromissue fromevolve fromcome from
   • ▪ appear suddenly or unexpectedly from: "tears sprang from his eyes"
   • ▪ suddenly develop or appear: "a terrible storm sprang up"
   • ▪ present or propose something suddenly or unexpectedly to (someone): "we decided to spring a surprise on them" Similar announce suddenly/unexpectedlypresent suddenly/unexpectedlyintroduce suddenly/unexpectedlyreveal suddenly/unexpectedly
   • 3. (especially of wood) become warped or split.
   • ▪ (of a boat) suffer splitting of (a mast or other part).
   • 4. pay for, especially as a treat for someone else: informal North American "he's never offered to spring for dinner"
   • ▪ spend (money): archaic "he might spring a few pennies more"

   noun

   • 1. the season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear, in the northern hemisphere from March to May and in the southern hemisphere from September to November: "in spring the garden is a feast of blossom" Similar springtimeEastertideliterary:springtideMaytime
   • ▪ the period from the vernal equinox to the summer solstice.
   • ▪ short for spring tide
   • 2. a resilient device, typically a helical metal coil, that can be pressed or pulled but returns to its former shape when released, used chiefly to exert constant tension or absorb movement.
   • ▪ the ability to spring back strongly; elasticity: "the mattress has lost its spring" Similar springinessbouncinessbounceresilienceelasticityflexibilitystretchstretchinessgiverare:tensility
   • 3. a sudden jump upward or forward: "with a sudden spring, he leapt onto the table" Similar leapjumpboundvaulthoppouncerare:saltation
   • ▪ an escape or release from prison. informal, dated
   • 4. a place where water or oil wells up from an underground source, or the basin or flow formed in such a way: "spring water" Similar well headsourcespageyserhot springthermal springsulfur springliterary:wellwellspringfount
   • ▪ the origin or a source of something: "the place was a spring of musical talent" Similar originsourcefountainheadrootrootsbasis
   • 5. an upward curvature of a ship's deck planking from the horizontal.
   • ▪ a split in a wooden plank or spar under strain.

   Word Origin Old Englishspring (noun), springan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German springen. Early use in the senses ‘head of a well’ and ‘rush out in a stream’ gave rise to the figurative use ‘originate’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. springless adjective
   • 2. springlike adjective

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › springSPRING Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Spring definition: to rise, leap, move, or act suddenly and swiftly, as by a sudden dart or thrust forward or outward, or being suddenly released from a coiled or constrained position. See examples of SPRING used in a sentence.

3. www.livescience.com › 24728-springSpring: The season of new beginnings | Live Science

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   Mar 9, 2022 · Bibliography. Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings...

4. www.timeanddate.com › calendar › aboutseasonsSeason Definition: When Do They Start? - timeanddate.com

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   Home Calendar Defining Seasons. Seasons: Meteorological and Astronomical. By Konstantin Bikos and Aparna Kher. When do spring, summer, fall, and winter start and end? It depends on which definition you use and if you are north or south of the equator. The four seasons are spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter. ©bigstockphoto.com/iluzia.

5. www.techtarget.com › searchapparchitecture › definitionWhat is Spring Framework? | Definition from TechTarget

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   Definition. Spring Framework (Spring) By. Rahul Awati. What is Spring Framework (Spring)? Spring Framework (Spring) is an open source software development framework that provides infrastructure support for building Java -based applications on any deployment platform.

6. docs.spring.io › spring-framework › referenceSpring Framework Overview :: Spring Framework

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   If you are just getting started with Spring, you may want to begin using the Spring Framework by creating a Spring Boot-based application. Spring Boot provides a quick (and opinionated) way to create a production-ready Spring-based application.

7. www.wordsmyth.netspring | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   features: Word Combinations ( verb, noun ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. tool. The meaning of spring. Definition of spring. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. study.com › academy › lessonNatural Spring Definition, Formation & Types - Lesson - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Updated: 11/21/2023. Table of Contents. What Is a Natural Spring? How Are Springs Formed? Types of Water Springs. Spring Water Sizes. Uses of Springs. Lesson Summary. Frequently Asked...