sprung

[ spruhng ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of spring.

sprung

/ sprʌŋ /

verb

1. the past participle and a past tense of spring

Other Words From

• self-sprung adjective
• un·sprung adjective

Example Sentences

The goal of the original attraction was to be something of a cartoon sprung to life, and it did so by focusing only on “Song of the South’s” animated characters.

From Los Angeles Times

"A black market has sprung up for infant milk, and it is one of the most commonly shoplifted items," he said.

From BBC

When it was over, Alcorn sprung to his feet, beaming triumphantly.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, many scam websites have sprung up, trying to take advantage of people looking for a good deal on an expensive item.

From BBC

Straddling the border between West Hollywood and Los Angeles, it backed up against L.A.’s burgeoning Sycamore District that includes upmarket stores, restaurants and art galleries that have sprung up in the former industrial district.

From Los Angeles Times