verb
springing
SPRIH-ngihng
Springing (verb) means moving suddenly and quickly upward or forward, as if propelled by a spring. Example: “The cat came springing off the windowsill the moment the door opened.”
verb
1
Moving suddenly and quickly upward or forward, as if propelled by a spring.
"The cat came springing off the windowsill the moment the door opened."
"New shops kept springing up along the high street."
adjective
1
Legal term describing a power or right that only becomes active after a specific future event.
"The will included a springing power of attorney that only takes effect if she becomes incapacitated."
How to use springing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJumping or bounding suddenly, or (in law) a right that only kicks in later, once a certain condition is met.
Common pairings
springing up
springing power of attorney
springing into action
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Word forms
- Plural
- springings
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Rhymes for springing
singing
ringing
winging
pinging
swinging
bringing
clinging
stinging
wringing
flinging
stringing
upbringing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “springing” mean?
The word “springing” means moving suddenly and quickly upward or forward, as if propelled by a spring. In plain terms, jumping or bounding suddenly, or (in law) a right that only kicks in later, once a certain condition is met.
How do you pronounce “springing”?
“Springing” is pronounced SPRIH-ngihng (/ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “springing” in a sentence?
Here is “springing” used in a sentence: “The cat came springing off the windowsill the moment the door opened.”
What part of speech is “springing”?
Depending on how it is used, “springing” can be a verb and an adjective.
How many meanings does “springing” have?
“Springing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving suddenly and quickly upward or forward, as if propelled by a spring.
