Sprint usually means to run very fast for a shortlasting only a little time or covering a small amount of space distance. It can also mean a short, quick run. In everyday English, it often describes a brief bursta sudden, brief increase in something, especially energy or movement of speed rather than a long racea competition to see who can travel or finish first.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /sprɪnt/
Easy pronunciation: SPRINT (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the word is stressed on the only syllable.
Verb sense: to run very fast for a short distance.
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Sprint Meaning
to run fast over a short distance
Part of speech: verb
Definition: run very fast for a short distance
Example: She sprinted to the bus stop when she saw the bus arriving.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- dash — A strong substitute for the short, fast-running sense.
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Other Meanings of Sprint
Meaning 2
a short, fast run
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a quick run
Example: He made a sprint across the field to catch the ball.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- dash — Can work as a noun for a short, quick run in some contexts.
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Sprint Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- dash
noun: a quick run
- dash
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Common Mistakes
- Using sprint for long-distance running. Sprint refers to a short burst of speed, not a sustained run.
- Confusing the verb sprint with the noun sprint. The verb means to run fast; the noun means a short, quick run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sprint mean?
Sprint means to run very fast for a short distance, or a short, quick run.
Is sprint a noun or a verb?
Sprint can be both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to run very fast. As a noun, it means a quick run.
What is a synonym for sprint?
A close synonym is dash, especially for the idea of a short, fast run.
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