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Synonyms for spring


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : spring
Phonetic Transcription : sprɪŋ

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Définition of spring

Origin :
  • Old English springan "to leap, burst forth, fly up" (class III strong verb; past tense sprang, past participle sprungen), from Proto-Germanic *sprenganan (cf. Old Norse, Old Frisian springa, Middle Dutch springhen, Old High German springan, German springen), from PIE *sprengh- "rapid movement" (cf. Sanskrit sprhayati "desires eagerly," Greek sperkhesthai "to hurry").
  • In Middle English, it took on the role of causal sprenge, from Old English sprengan (as still in to spring a trap, etc.). Slang meaning "to pay" (for a treat, etc.) is recorded from 1906. Meaning "to announce suddenly" (usually with on) is from 1876. Meaning "to release" (from imprisonment) is from 1900.
  • noun jump, skip
  • noun season following winter
  • noun origin
  • noun body of rushing waters
  • verb jump, skip
  • verb originate, emerge
Example sentences :
  • There was another debate over Spring, who had followed his master as usual.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • "The spring has gotten a strangle-hold on my judgment," he said to himself.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • But spring is not all of life, nor what at once chiefly concerns us.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • And still more of this belated spring will gladden the eye in the florist's window.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • It must not be supposed that this spring day in the spring places had reformed his manner of delivery.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The unfermented wine of another spring day came to his eager nostrils.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • This is the first good spring since leaving the settled districts.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • The feed is good a mile down from the spring, although it is very old and dry.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Followed up the gully about a mile, and came to a small spring, and camped.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Barlee Spring is in longitude about 127 degrees 22 minutes East.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

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