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