sprint
/sprint/
Definition
Noun:
- A very fast run over a short distance: A sprint is a burst of maximum-speed running, typically maintained for a brief period, as in a race.
Verb:
- To run at top speed for a short distance: To sprint means to run as fast as you can, usually over a relatively short distance.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- He won the race with a powerful final sprint.
- The 100-meter dash is a classic test of pure sprint.
Verb:
- She had to sprint to catch the bus before it left.
- The players sprint across the field during practice drills.
Advanced Usage
- "to put on a sprint": to suddenly increase one's running speed to the maximum, especially at the end of a race or chase.
- The cyclist put on a remarkable sprint in the last 200 meters to win the stage.
Variants and Related Words
- Sprinter (noun): An athlete who specializes in short-distance races at top speed.
- Usain Bolt is the most famous sprinter in history.
Synonyms
- Dash: to run or travel quickly.
- Bolt: to move suddenly and fast.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Sprint" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its usage is typically straightforward.)
Related Idioms
- "Sprint to the finish": to make a final, maximum effort to complete something.
- The project deadline is tomorrow, so we'll have to sprint to the finish.
Noun
-
a quick run
Verb
-
run very fast, usually for a short distance
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