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spring vs root

root vs spring

spring and root both are nouns.

spring and root both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spring Yes No Yes No
root Yes No Yes No
As nouns, root is a hypernym of spring; that is, root is a word with a broader meaning than spring:
  • spring: a point at which water issues forth
  • root: the place where something begins, where it springs into being
Other hypernyms of spring include beginning, origin, rootage, source.
spring (noun) root (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
a point at which water issues forth the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
a natural flow of ground water the place where something begins, where it springs into being
the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
spring (verb) root (verb)
develop suddenly take root and begin to grow
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly cause to take roots
spring back; spring away from an impact become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
move forward by leaps and bounds dig with the snout
develop into a distinctive entity plant by the roots
cheer for
come into existence, originate
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