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to sprint

to sprint

46 1.0
To run very fast for a short distance
  • verb
  • /sprɪnt/
translation icon : correr a toda velocidad
  • Heikki lowered her blaster and sprinted for the hatch, Alexieva at her heels.
  • sprint ahead

I had to run, nay, Sprint to the gate and I died.

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Examples

  • Next thing I know, they're sprinting away.

  • Hummer barked and ran alongside the truck for a few yards, then sprinted on ahead toward the house.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Your Majesty, if I sprint to each mark, we can save time.

  • Frank finally makes it to the dock and continues to sprint after the boat.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Jack and the boys sprint across another busy street and into the alley.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Why don't you Sprint around that track,

  • The bandits burst through the doors and sprint to the alley where they jump into the sedan.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • As Keith walked to his car, seven-year-old Cathy sprinted over to give him a hug.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • A.J. was agile and sprinted on in front of Billy to the safety of the gully.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • When the race started, she decided to sprint to the finish line to secure her victory.

Synonyms

to run
vsto sprint
1.0

To move a boat fast in the same direction as the wind

is limited to full speed bursts over a short distance not normal pacing
to speed
vsto sprint
137 1.0

To move or travel quickly, often faster than allowed

is specifically short maximal pace on foot rather than any fast travel
to race
vsto sprint
91 1.0

To move or work very quickly to reach a goal

is about a brief full speed movement not general fast effort or work
to make a dash for
vsto sprint
2 3.4

Run quickly toward a place or thing to reach it first

focuses on short high speed without needing a goal or object
to leg it
vsto sprint
  • UK
1 9.0

Move quickly on foot to escape or reach a place fast

is a short maximal speed action rather than walking or informal escape
to run amain
vsto sprint
  • Archaic
9.9

To move very fast on foot to get somewhere quickly

is limited to full speed bursts over a short distance
to run like a demon
vsto sprint
  • Informal
3.9

To move very fast with great energy

is about brief maximum speed over a short distance rather than continuous energy

Antonyms

1.0

To move on foot at a normal speed

122 1.8

To walk slowly and enjoy it

Idioms

1 4.8

A long process that needs steady effort, not quick work

How Fast

to sprint
46 1.0
to run
1.0
to jog
29 1.0
to walk
1.0
to crawl
406 1.0

Surface Forms

sprint infinitive
sprinted past
sprinted past participle
sprinting present participle
sprints third person singular

Etymology

Sprint as a verb comes from the same old idea of 'to spring' or 'jump' and is like the word spring, so to sprint is to run in a short, powerful burst at full speed.