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Sprung: meaning, definitions and examples

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sprung

 

[ sprสŒล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Sprung is the past tense of the verb 'spring', which means to leap or jump suddenly. In a figurative sense, it can also describe something that has arisen or emerged swiftly. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as describing movements or actions, and can communicate a sense of energy or spontaneity.

Synonyms

jumped, leapt, vaulted

Examples of usage

  • He sprung into action when he heard the alarm.
  • The cat sprang off the fence.
  • She had sprung a surprise on her friends.
Context #2 | Verb

context of growth

In gardening or nature, 'sprung' can refer to the sudden growth or emergence of plants. This use highlights natural phenomena where things appear to grow rapidly, associated with the energy of springtime. This form often intersects with discussions about the vitality and rejuvenation exhibited in nature.

Synonyms

appeared, arose, emerged

Examples of usage

  • New buds have sprung on the trees.
  • Flowers sprang up after the rain.
  • The garden has sprung to life this season.

Translations

Translations of the word "sprung" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น surgido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค›เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesprungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skoczyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sautรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑpladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€์–ด ์˜ค๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skoฤil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyskoฤil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salto

Etymology

The word 'sprung' originates from the Old English 'springan', which means 'to leap or jump'. It has roots in Proto-Germanic '*springan', which also relates to the idea of a sudden movement or action. The evolution of the term encompasses various usages over time, notably in expressions of vitality, emergence, and proximity to the season of spring, where nature is characterized by growth and resurgence. As the English language evolved, it incorporated influences from other languages, but retained its core meaning of a sudden, energetic motion. 'Sprung' continues to be an integral part of the English vocabulary, illustrating both physical and metaphorical leaps.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,734 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.