spring (EN)

noun, verb

noun “spring”

1. the season when plants start growing after winter
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   We planted new seeds in the garden, looking forward to their bloom in spring.
2. a natural source of water coming from the ground
   We found a clear spring in the forest and filled our water bottles.
3. a flexible, coiled piece of metal that returns to its shape after being compressed or stretched
   The old clock's spring broke, causing it to stop working.
4. the characteristic of being able to return to an original shape after being compressed or stretched
   After years of use, the trampoline has lost its spring and isn't as bouncy.
5. a sense of energy or liveliness
   After hearing the good news, she couldn't help but have a spring in her step for the rest of the day.
6. a quick, sudden leap upwards or forwards
   The gymnast executed a perfect spring from the floor to the vault.

verb “spring”

1. to suddenly and quickly move or jump in a specific direction
   As the dog approached, the squirrel sprang up the nearest tree.
2. to unexpectedly do, ask, or say something
   He sprang the question on her during their casual dinner date.
3. to appear or arrive somewhere suddenly
   A smile sprang to his lips as he received the good news.
4. to help someone escape from confinement
   The daring plan to spring the spy from the high-security prison was like something out of a movie.