spring

spring is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• enPR: /sprĭng/
• IPA ^(key): /sprɪŋ/
• SAMPA: /sprIN/

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Noun

Singular spring

Plural springs

A spring

1. (countable) A spring is a twisted metal thing that can stretch and push.
2. (countable) Spring is the part of the year before summer; the part of the year when it is getting warmer.
3. (countable) A spring is a place where water comes up out of the ground.

Verb

Plain form spring

Third person singular springs

Simple past sprang

Past participle sprung

Present participle springing

1. (intransitive) If something springs, it jumps quickly and far.