Basic Details
Word: Spring
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The season after winter and before summer, when flowers bloom and days become warmer.
Synonyms: Season, bloom, rebirth
Antonyms: Winter, autumn
Idioms and Phrases
- Spring into action: To quickly start working on something. Example: "When the fire alarm rang, everyone sprang into action to evacuate the building."
- Spring cleaning: Thoroughly cleaning and organising a space, often done in the spring. Example: "Every spring, we do a big spring cleaning to clear out all the clutter in our home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In spring, the gardens are filled with colourful flowers and the trees begin to bud.
Example 2: Many animals wake up from hibernation during spring, ready to find food and build nests.
Example 3: We love to go for picnics in the park during spring when the weather is mild and pleasant.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first day of spring is known as the vernal equinox? This is the day when day and night are almost equal in length, usually occurring around 20th or 21st March!
Famous Quote
"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" - Robin Williams
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spring" mean?
a) The coldest season
b) The warm season after winter
c) A time for harvesting
d) A type of precipitation
Answer: b) The warm season after winter
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spring"?
a) Autumn
b) Season
c) Cold
d) Night
Answer: b) Season
3. Which sentence uses "spring" correctly?
a) They are gone for a swim in the spring.
b) Spring is the best time to study.
c) The spring of the bicycle broke.
d) She feels happy in springtime.
Answer: d) She feels happy in springtime.
4. Which idiom means to start doing something quickly?
a) Spring into action
b) Don't spring a leak
c) As fresh as spring
d) Spring in your step
Answer: a) Spring into action
5. What is the opposite of "spring"?
a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Night
d) Day
Answer: b) Winter
