spring vs caper

spring and caper both are nouns.

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

As nouns, caper is a hyponym of spring; that is, caper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spring:

Other hyponyms of spring include capriole, pounce.

As verbs, caper is a hyponym of spring; that is, caper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spring:

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

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