sprint

/sprɪnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a short burst of running or fast movement, especially in a competitive or sporting context.

“She decided to do a sprint around the track to warm up.”

2. verb

to run quickly or rapidly, especially over a short distance.

“The athlete sprinted across the finish line to win the gold medal.”

3. verb

to work or produce something quickly, often in a limited amount of time.

“The team will sprint to complete the project within the deadline.”

Synonyms

  • burst
  • dash
  • hurry
  • run
  • rush

Antonyms

  • amble
  • lumber
  • plod
  • stroll
  • trudge