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spring vs geyser

geyser vs spring

spring and geyser both are nouns.

spring and geyser both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spring Yes No Yes No
geyser Yes No Yes No
As nouns, geyser is a hyponym of spring; that is, geyser is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spring:
  • spring: a natural flow of ground water
  • geyser: a spring that discharges hot water and steam
Other hyponyms of spring include Fountain of Youth, hot spring, thermal spring.
spring (noun) geyser (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards a spring that discharges hot water and steam
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
spring (verb) geyser (verb)
develop suddenly to overflow like a geyser
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
spring back; spring away from an impact
move forward by leaps and bounds
develop into a distinctive entity
Difference between spring and geyser

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