Outpouring vs Spring - What's the Difference?

Outpouring

Spring

Definitions

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
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 spring was broken"
  • "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year"
  • "The tire sprang a leak"
  • "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?"

Parts of Speech

Noun
Noun, Verb