spring vs take a hop

spring is a noun but take a hop is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spring	Yes	No	Yes	No
take a hop	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spring and take a hop are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spring include bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet.

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

spring (noun)	take a hop (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)	take a hop (verb)
develop suddenly	spring back; spring away from an impact
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
spring back; spring away from an impact
move forward by leaps and bounds
develop into a distinctive entity