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spring

noun

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Meaning

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The season after winter and before summer; a metal coil that returns to its original shape after being compressed or stretched.

Example Sentence

Flowers bloom in the spring, and the coiled springs in the mattress help you bounce.

Usage Note

Used to describe the season of renewal, a mechanical device that stores and releases energy (like in a watch or a car suspension), or the action of jumping or moving suddenly upwards or forwards.

Synonyms

season coil jump leap birth renewal

Antonyms

autumn fall winter

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