sprung Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb move forward by leaps and bounds
   jump; spring; leap; bound.
   
   • The horse bounded across the meadow
   • The child leapt across the puddle
   • Can you jump over the fence?
2. verb develop into a distinctive entity
   spring; take shape; form; take form.
   
   • our plans began to take shape
3. verb spring back; spring away from an impact
   spring; rebound; bound; bounce; take a hop; reverberate; recoil; resile; ricochet.
   
   • The rubber ball bounced
   • These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
4. verb develop suddenly
   spring.
   
   • The tire sprang a leak
5. verb produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
   spring.
   
   • He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving

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