verb

springing

SPRIH-ngihng

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

springing up springing power of attorney springing into action

springings plural

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The cat came _____ off the windowsill the moment the door opened.

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