Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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resile | No | No | Yes | No |
spring | Yes | No | Yes | No |
resile (noun) | spring (noun) |
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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 |
resile (verb) | spring (verb) |
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return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed | develop suddenly |
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly |
spring back; spring away from an impact | spring back; spring away from an impact |
pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. | move forward by leaps and bounds |
develop into a distinctive entity |