Should I use Sprung or Sprang? [closed] - English Language
May 5, 2015 · Sprang is the usual choice for the past tense, but as AHDEL and RHK Webster's state, sprung is an acceptable alternative. I think Collins tries to say the same thing. There are …
Should I use sprang or sprung in this case? [closed]
May 27, 2020 · Should I use sprang or sprung in this case? [closed] Ask Question Asked 5 years, 7 months ago Modified 5 years, 7 months ago
synonyms - Another phrase for "glitz and glamor" - English …
Jan 8, 2021 · There are a lot of synonyms for "glamor" that I thought of, but nothing as neat as "glitz and glamor" sprang to mind. The suggestions so far given in the comments and answer …
Word for "suddenly stand up"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Apr 1, 2015 · The only way that I see to avoid adding either “to his feet” or “up/upright” to any of the already good answers or to my suggestion (bound/bounded) would still require providing …
sprung into actions or sprung into action? [closed]
Because it's idiomatic English to say that someone {sprang / sprung} into action and not idiomatic to use actions. It's a standard cliché and, of course, an idiom.
etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 12, 2023 · German: springen-sprang-gesprungen. English: spring-sprang-sprung. My question is why have some of such verbs changed a little bit by changing their root a to u in …
Other words for "jumping in excitement" - English Language
May 18, 2016 · I have this young character and I'm trying to describe his excitement through his body language. Is there any other words or expression which means "jumping up and down …
a better way to express "an idea/thought suddenly came to me"
Dec 12, 2013 · What are some grandiloquent, or simply better, ways of expressing "an idea/thought suddenly came to me", or "an idea/thought struck me", or "I was struck by an …
Synonym for "utilize" that means "to use without waste"
Apr 2, 2011 · Two options are exploit and harness: exploit NOAD make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource): 500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology harness …
Word for "to appear suddenly"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Mar 24, 2017 · How about spring up (Merriam-Webster): : to grow or appear suddenly The weeds sprang up overnight. New housing developments are springing up all over the state. …