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Spring-Forth

/sprɪŋ fɔrθ/
verbCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To suddenly emerge or burst forth with energy.

    "As the sun rose, flowers began to spring-forth from the ground."
  2. 2

    To come out or appear suddenly.

    "The ideas spring-forth from the minds of the students during the brainstorming session."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'spring-forth' combines the verb 'spring', derived from Old English 'springan', meaning to leap or burst forth, and 'forth', from Old English 'forð', meaning forward or out. The phrase has evolved to convey a sense of sudden emergence or vigorous action.

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