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Spring

UK /["/sprɪŋ/"]/US /["/sprɪŋ/"]/

Definition

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

In simple words: The season after winter and before summer when flowers bloom.

Examples

  • Spring is my favorite season because everything comes to life.
  • In the spring, flowers start to bloom and the weather gets warmer.
  • The children love to play outside in the spring sunshine.
  • The spring of the bed is not working properly.
  • You need to adjust the spring to make the door close correctly.

Usage notes

Used to refer to the season. Not usually used in very formal writing except in specific contexts, like poetry or literature. Can also mean to jump or leap.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'spring' as a bounce – flowers jump back to life!

Collocations

  • last
  • this past
  • the following
  • weather
  • sun
  • sunlight
  • hot
  • thermal
  • bubbling
  • bubble
  • water
  • coiled
  • box
  • break
  • break
  • go

Synonyms

  • springtime
  • vernal season
  • renewal

Antonyms

  • winter
  • autumn

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'springs' as in mechanical coils.
  • Using 'spring' incorrectly in the context of a time of year instead of 'season'.
  • Mixing up 'spring' with 'sprang' in past tense.