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

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishJumping or bounding suddenly, or (in law) a right that only kicks in later, once a certain condition is met.

Common pairings

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Word forms

springings plural

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Synonyms

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form spring jump bound bounce leap rebound recoil ricochet resile take form take shape

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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.

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