Spring up
verb
To suddenly appear or start to exist.
Numerous popping noise sprung up in the room as the water heater malfunctioned.
Often appears as...
- issue sprung up
- problem sprung up
verb
To quickly or suddenly rise or move.
The cat sprung up on the countertop.
Often appears as...
- sprung up from the seat
- sprung up in surprise
verb
To rapidly grow or develop.
New businesses have sprung up in the area since the economic recovery.
Often appears as...
- companies sprung up
- technology sprung up
verb
To suddenly appear or start to exist.
Numerous popping noise sprung up in the room as the water heater malfunctioned.
Often appears as...
- issue sprung up
- problem sprung up
verb
To quickly or suddenly rise or move.
The cat sprung up on the countertop.
Often appears as...
- sprung up from the seat
- sprung up in surprise
verb
To rapidly grow or develop.
New businesses have sprung up in the area since the economic recovery.
Often appears as...
- companies sprung up
- technology sprung up
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Appearance
Use it when something new quickly becomes noticeable or demands attention.
As the discussion continued, fresh arguments sprang up.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Issues
Ideal for describing problems that appear without warning.
During the road trip, several issues sprang up with the car.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Context
Often used for abstract concepts, like ideas or issues, instead of physical objects.
Heated debates sprang up on social media overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Appearance
Use it when something new quickly becomes noticeable or demands attention.
As the discussion continued, fresh arguments sprang up.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Issues
Ideal for describing problems that appear without warning.
During the road trip, several issues sprang up with the car.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Context
Often used for abstract concepts, like ideas or issues, instead of physical objects.
Heated debates sprang up on social media overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Appearance
Use it when something new quickly becomes noticeable or demands attention.
As the discussion continued, fresh arguments sprang up.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Issues
Ideal for describing problems that appear without warning.
During the road trip, several issues sprang up with the car.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Context
Often used for abstract concepts, like ideas or issues, instead of physical objects.
Heated debates sprang up on social media overnight.
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