Phrasal Verbs With 'Spring'

Spring back phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Return to original position after being bent, forced or when pressure is removed
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The lock SPRINGS BACK when the key is turned.

Spring for phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Pay for, often generously
    (Inseparable | American English)
    » Example: She is going to SPRING FOR all their medical bills.

Spring from phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Appear suddenly and unexpectedly
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: He SPRANG FROM the bushes when I walked past.
  2. Meaning: Be the cause of something
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: His anger SPRINGS FROM his feelings of insecurity.

Spring on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Surprise someone
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: They SPRUNG a birthday party ON me at work.

Spring up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Appear suddenly
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Charity shops are SPRINGING UP in the recession.

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