sprang — meaning in English

English meaning

• jump verb To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.
• leap verb To jump a long distance, or jump over something suddenly and forcefully.

Senses

sprang is used for these senses in English:

• jump A jumping move in a board game.

jump — full definition

1. verb To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.
2. verb To increase suddenly and sharply.
3. verb To react with a sudden, involuntary start, usually from fright or surprise.
4. noun An act of jumping, or a sudden increase.

leap — full definition

1. verb To jump a long distance, or jump over something suddenly and forcefully.
2. noun The act of jumping, or the distance covered by a jump.
3. noun A sudden and significant advance or improvement.

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