Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spring-up
verb
/sprɪŋ ʌp/
Definition
To emerge or appear suddenly or quickly.
Examples
- New businesses tend to spring up in the city whenever a new mall is built.
- Wildflowers spring up in the meadows each spring.
- Opportunities can spring up when you least expect them.
Meaning
The term ‘spring-up’ refers to a situation where something begins to exist or develops unexpectedly or rapidly, often in a lively or energetic manner.
Synonyms
- emerge
- arise
- appear
- come up
