Synonyms

sprang

¹ American

[sprang] / spræŋ /

verb

a simple past tense of spring.

sprang ² American

[sprang] / spræŋ /

noun

a technique of weaving in which the warp is interwoven and there is no weft.

sprang British

/ spræŋ /

verb

the past tense of spring

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Etymology

Origin of sprang

1950–55; perhaps < Norwegian: lace, tatting

Example Sentences

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For a half second we just sat there blinking in the harsh light as the alarm continued to blare overhead, and then we sprang into action.

From Literature

All other national agencies also sprang into wartime mode, with the education ministry cancelling all classes and the aviation authority halting all flights in and out of the country.

From Barron's

The safe door sprang open, just a crack.

From Literature

The moment her American teammate was knocked to the ground, Abbey Murphy sprang into action.

From The Wall Street Journal

At an appearance at the University of Mannheim in southwest Germany, Breuer, in his gray-jacketed dress uniform, sprang from his chair, transforming what had been an avuncular presence into one of studied intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal

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