mainspring vs spring

spring vs mainspring

mainspring and spring both are nouns.

mainspring is not a verb while spring is a verb.

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

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

mainspring: the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
spring: a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

mainspring (noun)	spring (noun)
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism	a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
	a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
	the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
	a point at which water issues forth
	a natural flow of ground water
	the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

mainspring (verb)	spring (verb)
	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

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