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springing

|spring-ing|

B2

/ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/

(spring)

leap, burst forth

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
springspringsspringssprangsprungspringing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'spring' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'springan', where 'springan' meant 'to leap or jump'.

Historical Evolution

'springan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'spring'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to leap or jump', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'spring'.

The cat is springing onto the table.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45