Springing: meaning, definitions and examples

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springing

 

[ sprษชล‹ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement action

Springing refers to the action of jumping or leaping suddenly and swiftly. It can also imply the act of emerging or originating suddenly from a source.

Synonyms

bounding, hopping, jumping, leaping.

Examples of usage

  • The cat was springing off the furniture.
  • He came springing into the room with excitement.
  • The flowers are springing up as the weather warms.
  • She sprang into action when the alarm went off.
Context #2 | Verb

informal context

In an informal context, springing can refer to unexpectedly providing an offering or a treat, often with enthusiasm. It portrays a sense of surprise or delight.

Synonyms

bestowing, offering, providing, treating.

Examples of usage

  • He surprised us by springing for dinner.
  • She decided to spring for concert tickets last minute.
  • Iโ€™ll spring for the coffee today!
  • They always spring for dessert after a meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "springing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช springen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkkva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltar

Etymology

The word 'springing' originates from the Old English word 'springan', which means 'to leap up, rise, or burst forth'. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic '*springanฤ…' and is associated with a sense of vitality and movement. The evolutionary path can be traced further to the Proto-Indo-European root '*sprฤ“ngสฐ-', which conveys the notion of 'to jump or leap'. Over time, the word has evolved in English, adopting various forms including the noun 'spring', which denotes the season of renewal, as well as remaining in common verb form for actions suggesting suddenness or energetic movement. The meaning of the word has broadened, currently encompassing both literal and metaphorical uses, going beyond just physical leaps to embody sudden beginnings or appearances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,864, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.