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spring vs snap

snap vs spring

spring and snap both are nouns.

spring and snap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spring Yes No Yes No
snap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snap is a hypernym of spring; that is, snap is a word with a broader meaning than spring:
  • spring: the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
  • snap: the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
Other hypernyms of spring include elasticity.
spring (noun) snap (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards the act of catching an object with the hands
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length any undertaking that is easy to do
a point at which water issues forth the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a natural flow of ground water a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
spring (verb) snap (verb)
develop suddenly break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly close with a snapping motion
spring back; spring away from an impact utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
move forward by leaps and bounds record on photographic film
develop into a distinctive entity to grasp hastily or eagerly
separate or cause to separate abruptly
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound
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