sprung

USSPRUNG/spɹʌŋ/

7 meanings of sprung

1
verb
Simple past and past participle of spring. Use this form after have, has, or had, or after a form of be.
The trap had sprung shut before the mouse could get away.
Weeds have sprung up all over the yard.
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2
adjective
Made with springs inside to make it soft or bouncy.
Like a trampoline that gives a little when you press on it.
The sprung mattress felt soft and gave a little when she sat down.
A sprung floor helps dancers jump without hurting their knees.
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3
adjective
No longer bouncy because the springs are worn out.
Like an old rubber band that has lost its stretch.
The sprung couch sagged in the middle where everyone always sat.
He threw out the sprung mattress that no longer held its shape.
Similarworn, saggy, slack
Oppositebouncy, springy, taut
4
adjectiveslang
Completely in love with someone and unable to think about anything else.
Like being so excited about a new toy that you can't put it down.
He's been sprung over that girl since they met last summer.
She's totally sprung and texts him all day long.
Similarsmitten, infatuated, besotted, hooked, lovestruck
Oppositeindifferent
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5
adjectiveslangAustralia
Caught doing something wrong or against the rules.
Like getting caught with your hand in the cookie jar.
He got sprung sneaking candy out of the store.
They were sprung copying answers during the test.
Similarcaught, busted, nicked
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Less common meanings

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adjectivedated
Drunk from drinking too much alcohol.
By midnight he was completely sprung and singing loudly.
They came home sprung after the wedding party.
Similardrunk, tipsy, tight, intoxicated, inebriated
Oppositesober
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7
adjectiveobsolete
Cracked or strained from too much stress on it.
Like a wooden ruler that has cracked but not broken all the way through.
The sprung mast could not hold the sail in the heavy wind.
They returned to port with a sprung beam after the storm.
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sprung is a form of spring

spring, verb: To jump or move suddenly and quickly, or to burst out. Full entry

Forms: springsprings he/she/itspringing -ing formsprang past tensesprung past participle
Spelling: spring → sprung: irregular (no -ed)

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