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• past tense form of spring.

sprang

¹ American  

[sprang] / spræŋ /

verb

1. a simple past tense of spring.

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sprang ² American  

[sprang] / spræŋ /

noun

1. a technique of weaving in which the warp is interwoven and there is no weft.

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sprang British  

/ spræŋ /

verb

1. the past tense of spring

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Etymology

Origin of sprang

1950–55; perhaps < Norwegian: lace, tatting

Example Sentences

When the Palisades fire erupted, Vein sprang into action.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Initiatives then sprang up to stop the scammers.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Futures markets later sprang up to help diffuse risk and smooth over volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The private-credit industry sprang up in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to fill lending gaps left by cauterized commercial banks.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

I almost stopped in my tracks as the realization sprang to my mind: he was waiting for me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu