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spring vs grow

grow vs spring

spring is a noun but grow is not a noun.

spring and grow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spring Yes No Yes No
grow No No Yes No
As verbs, grow is a hypernym of spring; that is, grow is a word with a broader meaning than spring:
  • spring: develop suddenly
  • grow: come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
Other hypernyms of spring include acquire, develop, get, produce.
spring (noun) grow (noun)
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
spring (verb) grow (verb)
develop suddenly come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
spring back; spring away from an impact cause to grow or develop
move forward by leaps and bounds increase in size by natural process
develop into a distinctive entity pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
grow emotionally or mature
become attached by or as if by the process of growth
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
come into existence; take on form or shape
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