caper vs spring

caper and spring both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
caper	Yes	No	Yes	No
spring	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spring is a hypernym of caper; that is, spring is a word with a broader meaning than caper:

Other hypernyms of caper include bounce, bound, leap, leaping, saltation.

As verbs, spring is a hypernym of caper; that is, spring is a word with a broader meaning than caper:

Other hypernyms of caper include bound, jump, leap.

caper (noun)	spring (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
a crime (especially a robbery)	a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement	the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
a playful leap or hop	a point at which water issues forth
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces	a natural flow of ground water
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis	the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

caper (verb)	spring (verb)
jump about playfully	develop suddenly
	produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
	spring back; spring away from an impact
	move forward by leaps and bounds
	develop into a distinctive entity