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spring vs resile

resile vs spring

spring is a noun but resile is not a noun.

spring and resile both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spring Yes No Yes No
resile No No Yes No
As verbs, spring and resile are synonyms defined as:
  • spring and resile: spring back; spring away from an impact
Other synonyms of spring include bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet, take a hop.
As verbs, resile is a hyponym of spring; that is, resile is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spring:
  • spring: move forward by leaps and bounds
  • resile: spring back; spring away from an impact
spring (noun) resile (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) resile (verb)
develop suddenly return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
spring back; spring away from an impact spring back; spring away from an impact
move forward by leaps and bounds pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.
develop into a distinctive entity
Difference between spring and resile

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