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spring

Pronunciation: [/spɹɪŋ/]

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spring: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use spring in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “season”

(noun) the season between winter and summer when flowers bloom and the weather gets warmer.

Example

I love going for walks in the park during spring.

Example

I prefer staying indoors during the hot summer rather than going out in the spring.

Example

What is your favorite thing to do in the spring?

Context: “mechanical device”

(noun) a coiled or bent piece of metal that returns to its original shape when pressed or stretched. It is used in things like trampolines or pens.

Example

The spring in my pen helps the ink flow smoothly.

Example

The spring in the old door hinge had lost its elasticity.

Example

What is the purpose of a spring in a trampoline?

Context: “move suddenly”

(verb) to move suddenly and quickly, often in a forward or upward direction.

Example

The cat sprang up onto the table to catch the toy.

Example

She was too tired to spring up from her chair.

Example

Can you describe how a cat springs up to catch its prey?

How to pronounce spring

Pronunciation: [/spɹɪŋ/]

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