Outpouring vs Spring - What's the Difference?
Definition as Noun
- the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
- the pouring forth of a fluid
- a large flow
- a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
- a natural flow of ground water
Definition as Noun
- a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
- a point at which water issues forth
- a natural flow of ground water
- the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
- a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- the season of growth
Definition as Verb
- develop suddenly
- produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
- spring back; spring away from an impact
- develop into a distinctive entity
- move forward by leaps and bounds
Examples
- "a barrage of questions"; "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake"
- "he heard the flush of a toilet"; "there was a little gush of blood"; "she attacked him with an outpouring of words"
- "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year"
- "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"
- "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
- "our plans began to take shape"
- "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"