spring
/ˈspɹɪŋ/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
To move or burst forth.
2
To appear.
3
To grow, to sprout.
4
To mature.
5
To arise, to come into existence.
6
To enliven.
7
To move with great speed and energy.
8
To be born, descend, or originate from
9
To rise in social position or military rank, to be promoted.
10
To cause to spring (all senses).
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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