Synonyms for

Sprung

Verb / sprʌŋ / Another word for sprung — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To jump up quickly or suddenly.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

emerged arisen originated stemmed

Informal

popped jumped shot up appeared

Literary

leapt surged erupted

Antonyms

crouched lowered bent squatted collapsed drooped

Common collocations

  • sprung from
  • sprung up
  • sprung a leak
  • sprung to life
  • sprung into action
  • sprung a surprise
  • sprung a trap

Word family

noun spring
verb spring
adjective springy

Usage note

As a past tense of 'spring', 'sprung' often implies a sudden or unexpected emergence or action. It can also refer to something that has been released or activated, like a trap or a leak.

Example sentences

  1. The cat sprung onto the windowsill.
  2. I was surprised when the jack-in-the-box suddenly sprung open.
  3. The ball sprung off the pavement and hit the window.
  4. The horse sprung over the fence with ease.
  5. The trapdoor sprung open and revealed the secret room.

Quotes

  • Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems. - Rainer Maria Rilke
  • Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!' - Robin Williams
  • The spring wakes us, nurtures us and revitalizes us. How often does your spring come? - Rumi

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