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    • spring :the season of growth
      • the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring|he will hold office until the spring of next year

    • spring :move forward by leaps and bounds
      • The horse bounded across the meadow|The child leapt across the puddle|Can you jump over the fence?

    • spring :a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
      • the spring was broken

    • spring :develop into a distinctive entity
      • our plans began to take shape

    • spring :spring back; spring away from an impact
      • The rubber ball bounced|These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide

    • spring :develop suddenly
      • The tire sprang a leak

    • spring :produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
      • He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving

    • spring :a natural flow of ground water

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