spring vs kick

spring and kick both are nouns.

spring and kick both are verbs.

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

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

spring: spring back; spring away from an impact
kick: spring back, as from a forceful thrust

Other hyponyms of spring include kick back, recoil, bound off, skip, carom.

spring (noun)	kick (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards	the act of delivering a blow with the foot
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed	a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length	the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
a point at which water issues forth	informal terms for objecting
a natural flow of ground water	the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring	the swift release of a store of affective force

spring (verb)	kick (verb)
develop suddenly	express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly	make a goal
spring back; spring away from an impact	stop consuming
move forward by leaps and bounds	strike with the foot
develop into a distinctive entity	drive or propel with the foot
	spring back, as from a forceful thrust
	thrash about or strike out with the feet
	kick a leg up

Difference between spring and kick

Words related to "kick"

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