English Explanatory Dictionary

upspring

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To spring up, rise up, originate, come into being.
noun
  1. A spring or leap into the air.
  2. origin

Pronunciation

/ʌpˈspɹɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-upspring1.wav /ˈʌpspɹɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-upspring2.wav

Word forms

upspring upsprings upspringing upsprang upsprung

Etymology

From Middle English upspringen, from Old English uppspringan, ūpspringan, equivalent to up- + spring.

Synonyms

spring spring up sprout arise be born come into existence parvenu upstart bound jump leap

Derived words

upspringing upsprung upspring reel
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