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spring to mind

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsprɪŋ tə ˈmaɪnd/

spring to mind means: If something suddenly enters your thoughts, especially as an example or answer.

verb

THINK OF SUDDENLYB2

If something suddenly enters your thoughts, especially as an example or answer.

  • Her name springs to mind.
  • Several examples sprang to mind during the lesson.
  • Does any suitable place spring to mind?

Similar words: come to mind, occur to someone

Common phrases: spring to mind immediately, spring to mind first

Questions about spring to mind

What does spring to mind mean?

If something suddenly enters your thoughts, especially as an example or answer.

What is spring to mind in other languages?

Türkçe: akla gelmek · Español: venir a la mente · Français: venir à l’esprit · Deutsch: in den Sinn kommen · Italiano: venire in mente · 日本語: 思い浮かぶ

How do you pronounce spring to mind?

It is pronounced /ˌsprɪŋ tə ˈmaɪnd/.

How do you use spring to mind in a sentence?

Her name springs to mind. Several examples sprang to mind during the lesson.

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