spring

/sprɪŋ/
noun, verbBeginner
formal

The season of the year between winter and summer, in the Northern Hemisphere from March to May and in the Southern Hemisphere from September to November.

The flowers bloom in spring.

It's a beautiful sight.

⚙️Engineering
technical

A coiled metal object that stores energy, often used in toys and machines.

The toy car uses a spring to propel it forward.

The spring stores energy.

informal

To move or jump suddenly, often with a sense of energy or enthusiasm.

She sprang into action.

She moved quickly.

Collocations

spring into actionto react quickly and decisivelyspring forwardto move forward suddenly

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Related Phrases

spring breakphrase
a vacation period in the spring season
spring cleaningphrase
a thorough cleaning of a house, often done in the spring

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

Be careful with the pronunciation of 'spring' as a verb, it is /sprɪŋ/.

Gold Rule

Grammar rule

Use 'spring' as a countable noun when referring to the season.

📖Word Origin

From Old English 'springan', related to 'spring' meaning 'to burst forth'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'spring' can refer to a season, a coiled metal object, or a verb meaning to jump or move suddenly.

English Dictionary