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								the season of growth the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
 he will hold office until the spring of next year
 2.
								a natural flow of ground water
 3.
								a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
 the spring was broken
 4.
								a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
 5.
								the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
 6.
								a point at which water issues forth
 
 'spring' - used as a verb
 7.
								move forward by leaps and bounds
 8.
								develop into a distinctive entity
 9.
								spring back; spring away from an impact
 10.
								develop suddenly
 The tire sprang a leak
 11.
								produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
 He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving
 
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			| 1. Spring / Plural springs
 2. Spring / Past
 sprang
 3. Spring / Third Person
 springs
 4. Spring / Present Participle
 springing
 5. Spring / Past Participle
 sprung
 
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