Pronunciation: /sprɪŋ/
noun the season between winter and summer, characterized by budding plants and warmer temperatures
A1 I love to see the flowers bloom in spring.
A2 During spring, many animals come out of hibernation.
B1 Spring is my favorite season because of the mild weather.
B2 The arrival of spring brings a sense of renewal and growth.
C1 In spring, the trees start to bud and the days get longer.
C2 The spring equinox marks the official beginning of the season.
verb to move or jump suddenly or rapidly upward or forward
A1 I spring out of bed every morning.
A2 The cat can spring up onto the counter in one leap.
B1 She sprang to her feet when she heard the news.
B2 The athlete sprang over the hurdle with ease.
C1 The investigation revealed new evidence that sprang a surprise on everyone.
C2 The company's profits sprang up unexpectedly, surprising investors.
formal The arrival of spring brings about new life and growth in nature.
informal I love going for picnics in the park during springtime.
slang I can't wait for spring to finally roll around so I can ditch my winter coat.
figurative After a long winter, I feel like my creativity is finally springing back to life.
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