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springtime

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈspɹɪŋˌtaɪm// UK //spɹˈɪŋtaɪm// spring·time

n. the season of spring, when plants start to grow and the weather gets warmer. It is often used to talk about a time of new beginnings.

n. the season of spring or the period of time associated with it. Often used figuratively to describe a period of growth, renewal, or early development.


SIMPLE

The garden looks beautiful in the springtime.

CONTEXTUAL

Farmers prepare their fields during the springtime to ensure a healthy crop later in the year.

COMPLEX

The poet uses the imagery of springtime to represent the protagonist's sudden emotional awakening after a long period of isolation.

Synonyms
Origin

From spring + time.

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