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spring vs kick back

kick back vs spring

spring is a noun but kick back is not a noun.

spring and kick back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spring Yes No Yes No
kick back No No Yes No
As verbs, kick back is a hyponym of spring; that is, kick back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spring:
  • spring: spring back; spring away from an impact
  • kick back: spring back, as from a forceful thrust
Other hyponyms of spring include kick, recoil, bound off, skip, carom.
spring (noun) kick back (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) kick back (verb)
develop suddenly spring back, as from a forceful thrust
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly pay a kickback; make an illegal payment
spring back; spring away from an impact
move forward by leaps and bounds
develop into a distinctive entity
Difference between spring and kick back

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