Meaning of the word sprang in English

What does sprang mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sprang

US /spræŋ/
UK /spræŋ/

Past Tense

1.

past tense of 'spring', meaning to move suddenly and rapidly upward or forward

Example:
The cat sprang onto the table.
He sprang out of bed when he heard the alarm.
2.

past tense of 'spring', meaning to originate or arise from a source

Example:
The idea for the novel sprang from a dream.
His sudden anger sprang from frustration.