Definition of spring

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• spring is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• spring is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• spring is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of spring

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. give
  2. springiness
• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. bounce
  2. bound
  3. leap
  4. leaping
  5. saltation
• spring back; spring away from an impact (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. bounce
  2. bound
  3. rebound
  4. recoil
  5. resile
  6. reverberate
  7. ricochet
  8. take a hop
• a natural flow of ground water (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. fountain
  2. natural spring
  3. outflow
  4. outpouring
• develop into a distinctive entity (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. form
  2. take form
  3. take shape
• move forward by leaps and bounds (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. bound
  2. jump
  3. leap
• the season of growth (noun)

  Examples

  1. the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
  2. he will hold office until the spring of next year

  Synonyms

  1. springtime
• a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed (noun)

  Examples

  1. the spring was broken
• a point at which water issues forth (noun)
• develop suddenly (verb)
• produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly (verb)

See definition of spring in Merriam Webster