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sprint

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sprɪnt/

Forms: sprints, sprinting

sprint means: To run or cycle as fast as possible for a short distance or time.

verb

MOVE VERY FASTB1

To run or cycle as fast as possible for a short distance or time.

  • He sprinted across the field.
  • We had to sprint for the train.
  • The cyclists sprinted toward the finish line.

How to use it: sprint to somewhere (She sprinted to the door.); sprint for something (We sprinted for the last bus.)

Similar words: dash, race

Common phrases: sprint to somewhere, sprint across something, sprint for something

noun

SHORT FAST RACEB1

A short race in which people run or cycle as fast as they can.

  • She won the sprint.
  • The athletes prepared for the final sprint.
  • He competes in short sprints rather than long races.

Similar words: dash

Common phrases: hundred metre sprint, win a sprint, sprint race

SHORT FAST EFFORTB2

A short period of moving or working as fast as possible.

  • A short sprint warmed us up.
  • He made a sprint for the bus.
  • The team finished the report in one final sprint.

How to use it: sprint to somewhere (A quick sprint to the station got us there on time.)

Similar words: dash, burst

Common phrases: short sprint, final sprint, sprint to something

Questions about sprint

What does sprint mean?

To run or cycle as fast as possible for a short distance or time.

What is sprint in other languages?

Türkçe: depar atmak · Español: correr a toda velocidad · Français: sprinter · Deutsch: sprinten · Italiano: scattare · 日本語: 全速力で走る

How do you pronounce sprint?

It is pronounced /sprɪnt/.

How do you use sprint in a sentence?

He sprinted across the field. We had to sprint for the train.

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