sprang

[sprang] / spræŋ /

VERB

jump, skip

Synonyms

STRONG

bolt bounce bound hop hurdle leap lop lope rebound recoil skitter start startle trip vault

WEAK

hippety hop

Antonyms

STRONG

allow permit

VERB

originate, emerge

Synonyms

STRONG

appear arise arrive begin birth burgeon come commence derive descend develop emanate flow grow hatch head issue loom mushroom proceed rise start stem

WEAK

be derived be descended come into being come into existence come out shoot up upspring

Antonyms

STRONG

cease complete conclude decline decrease depart die disappear end finish go halt leave lessen recede repress shrink stop

Example Sentences

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After a largely dull opening 18 minutes, Glasgow sprang to life with a slick move that set Dempsey free up the touchline.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The private-credit industry sprang up in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to fill lending gaps left by cauterized commercial banks.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Gorka’s path to the White House began in the cottage industry of self-styled terrorism experts that sprang up after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Phil at Disney last month that the orchestra suddenly sprang the idea of a residency beginning almost immediately with the 2026-27 season, even though the Bowl and fall seasons are already planned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He kicked his way out of the desk and sprang through the front door on his storky legs.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck