verb
- past participle of spring; moved suddenly upward or forward
- past participle of spring; appeared or developed suddenly
adjective
- having a spring or springs that are broken or not working properly
Examples
- The cat had sprung onto the table before I could stop it.
- New businesses have sprung up all over the neighborhood.
- The mattress was old and sprung, making it uncomfortable to sleep on.
- He sprung into action when he heard the alarm.
- Weeds had sprung from every crack in the sidewalk.
- The couch springs were sprung after years of use.
- A leak had sprung in the basement pipe.