sprang
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
An inflected form of spring · inflected form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,308 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 13,987 times across 173,849 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- move forward by leaps and bounds also: jump, leap, bound The horse bounded across the meadowThe child leapt across the puddle
- develop into a distinctive entity also: form, take form, take shape our plans began to take shape
- spring back; spring away from an impact also: bounce, resile, take a hop, bound, rebound, recoil The rubber ball bouncedThese particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
- develop suddenly The tire sprang a leak
- produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving
sprang in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He sprang up, flung open the door, and stumbled into the corridor.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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He paused for a moment to breathe, and sprang on to complete his task.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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Cardigan made a long leap from the dock to the ship's rail, balanced there lightly a moment, and sprang to the deck.
The Valley of the Giants · Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne · Chapter 1
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XLV He reeled, and on Herminius He leaned one breathing-space; 375 Then, like a wild-cat mad with wounds, Sprang right at Astur's face.
Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) · O. J. [Annotator] Stevenson · Chapter 1