Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sprung

verb
/sprʌŋ/
Definition
Past tense and past participle of ‘spring’.
Examples
  • The cat sprang onto the windowsill.
  • He sprang to his feet when he heard the news.
  • The frog sprang from the pond to catch a fly.
Meaning
To suddenly move or jump away from a fixed position.
Synonyms
  • leaped
  • jumped
  • bounded
  • vaulted