Definition

To suddenly appear or rise up, often from a lower position or level.

Example

The flowers upspring in the garden as spring arrives.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how quickly flowers upspring in the spring?

Yeah, it’s amazing to see them bloom everywhere.

I love how vibrant everything looks when they upspring from the ground.

Definitely! It makes the whole park feel so alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Upspring is formed from "up-" (meaning upward) and "spring" (from Old English "springan", meaning to leap or burst forth). The word describes the action of leaping or bursting forth in an upward direction.

Memory Tip

Think of something leaping or bursting upward — 'up-' means upward, and 'spring' means to leap.

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