spring

noun

UK /sprɪŋ/

Word Forms

singular	spring
plural	springs

1
countable/uncountable the season of the year between winter and summer
early/late spring
last/this/next spring
in (the) spring:
The garden is so beautiful in spring.
Synonyms and related words
The seasons and times of the year
autumn
autumnal
British Summer Time
1. 1a
  only before nounhappening in spring, or relating to spring
  spring festivals/flowers/sunshine
  Synonyms and related words
  The seasons and times of the year
  autumn
  autumnal
  British Summer Time
2
countable water that flows up from under the ground and forms a small stream or pool
water from a natural spring
Synonyms and related words
Rivers, streams and springs
artesian well
beck
brook
3
countable a long thin piece of metal in the shape of a coil that quickly gets its original shape again after you stop stretching it
Cheaper mattresses have springs that link together.
Synonyms and related words
Long and thin objects
line
strip
stick
1. 3a
  uncountable the ability of something to get its original shape again after you stop stretching it
  Synonyms and related words
  The ability to be bent, stretched or pressed
  flexibility
  give
  resilience
4
countable a quick jump forward or up
Synonyms and related words
A jump, or the action of jumping
jump
hop
leap

phrases

a spring in someone’s step

spring

noun

US /sprɪŋ/

Word Forms

singular	spring
plural	springs

1
countable/uncountable the season of the year between winter and summer
early/late spring
last/this/next spring
in (the) spring:
The garden is so beautiful in the spring.
Synonyms and related words
The seasons and times of the year
autumn
autumnal
British Summer Time
1. 1a
  only before nounhappening in spring, or relating to spring
  spring festivals/flowers/sunshine
  Synonyms and related words
  The seasons and times of the year
  autumn
  autumnal
  British Summer Time
2
countable water that flows up from under the ground and forms a small stream or pool
water from a natural spring
Synonyms and related words
Rivers, streams and springs
artesian well
beck
brook
3
countable a long thin piece of metal in the shape of a coil that quickly gets its original shape again after you stop stretching it
Less expensive mattresses have springs that link together.
Synonyms and related words
Long and thin objects
line
strip
stick
1. 3a
  uncountable the ability of something to get its original shape again after you stop stretching it
  Synonyms and related words
  The ability to be bent, stretched or pressed
  flexibility
  give
  resilience
4
countable a quick jump forward or up
Synonyms and related words
A jump, or the action of jumping
jump
hop
leap

phrases

a spring in someone’s step

spring

verb intransitive

UK /sprɪŋ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	spring
he/she/it	springs
present participle	springing
past tense	sprang
past participle	sprung

1
mainly literaryto jump or move in a particular direction, quickly and with a lot of energy
The young man turned to hit him, but Corbett sprang back.
spring to your feet (=stand up quickly):
Roberts kept springing to his feet to shout at the referee.
Synonyms and related words
To jump, or to move in the air
jump
bound
leap
Synonyms and related words
To move somewhere quickly
fly
hasten
speed
1. 1a
  used for saying that something is done quickly and with energy or force
  spring into action/motion:
  ‘Let’s get going,’ my father cried, springing into action.
  spring to someone’s defence/aid/assistance:
  ‘She was just trying to help!’ said Eric, springing to her defence.
  Synonyms and related words
  To do something quickly and/or easily
  hurry
  sail through
  gallop through
2. 1b
  used about objects that open or move quickly and with a lot of energy
  The door sprang open, and Jeremy appeared.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a sudden or quick movement
  twitch
  come at
  lunge
2
to happen or appear somewhere suddenly or unexpectedly
Tears sprang to his eyes as he thought of Helen.
As they drove further down the road, two old barns sprang into view.
spring into existence/being:
A powerful underground movement sprang into existence, led by the Socialists.
Synonyms and related words
To appear slightly, suddenly or temporarily
emerge
pop up
spring up
Synonyms and related words
To happen quickly or unexpectedly
turn up
spring
sneak up

phrases

spring a leak

spring a surprise

spring to life

spring a trap

phrasal verbs

spring for

spring from

spring on

spring up

spring

verb intransitive

US /sprɪŋ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	spring
he/she/it	springs
present participle	springing
past tense	sprang or sprung
past participle	sprung

1
mainly literaryto jump or move in a particular direction, quickly and with a lot of energy
The young man turned to hit him, but Corbett sprang back.
spring to your feet (=stand up quickly):
Roberts kept springing to his feet to shout at the referee.
Synonyms and related words
To jump, or to move in the air
jump
bound
leap
Synonyms and related words
To move somewhere quickly
fly
hasten
speed
1. 1a
  used for saying that something is done quickly and with energy or force
  spring into action/motion:
  “Let’s get going,” my father cried, springing into action.
  spring to someone’s defense/aid/assistance:
  “She was just trying to help!” said Eric, springing to her defense.
  Synonyms and related words
  To do something quickly and/or easily
  hurry
  hasten to do something
  sail through
2. 1b
  used about objects that open or move quickly and with a lot of energy
  The door sprang open, and Jeremy appeared.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a sudden or quick movement
  twitch
  come at
  lunge
2
to happen or appear somewhere suddenly or unexpectedly
Tears sprang to his eyes as he thought of Helen.
As they drove further down the road, two old barns sprang into view.
spring into existence/being:
A powerful underground movement sprang into existence, led by the Socialists.
Synonyms and related words
To appear slightly, suddenly or temporarily
emerge
pop up
break through
Synonyms and related words
To happen quickly or unexpectedly
turn up
spring
sneak up

phrases

spring a leak

spring a surprise

spring to life

spring a trap

phrasal verbs

spring for

spring from

spring on

spring up

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