pelt along

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Definition

Verb: * To move or travel at a very high speed; to hurry or rush.

Usage

This verb is used to describe moving with great haste and speed. It often implies a sense of urgency or uncontrolled, rapid motion. It is typically used in informal contexts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The verb is often followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., , , ) to indicate the path of movement.
• It can be used figuratively to describe time passing very quickly.
  • The years pelted along, and before we knew it, the children were grown.

Variants and Related Words

• Pelt (verb): To move very quickly. Can be used similarly without "along" when the direction is clear from context.
  • The rain was pelting down.
• At full pelt (idiom): Moving or operating at maximum speed.
  • The dog ran at full pelt across the field.

Synonyms

• Race: To move or compete at high speed.
• Rush: To move with urgent haste.
• Dash: To run or travel quickly for a short distance.
• Sprint: To run at top speed for a short distance.
• Tear (informal): To move very quickly and often recklessly.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Belt along: (Informal) To drive or move very fast.
  • He was belting along the motorway.
• Zoom along: To move rapidly, often with a humming or buzzing sound.
  • The sports car zoomed along the coast road.

Học thuật

Verb

1. move fast
   • He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
   • The cars raced down the street