spring

Meanings

• the season of growth
  • "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"
  • "he will hold office until the spring of next year"
• a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
  • "the spring was broken"
• a natural flow of ground water
• a point at which water issues forth
• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
• move forward by leaps and bounds
• develop into a distinctive entity
• spring back; spring away from an impact
• develop suddenly
• produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

Synonyms

bounce, bound, form, fountain, give, jump, leap, leaping, natural spring, outflow, outpouring, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, saltation, springiness, springtime, take a hop, take form, take shape