Sprint — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈsprint/

Meaning & Definition of Sprint

Sprint (verb)

  1. to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance

Sprint (noun)

  1. the act or an instance of sprinting
  2. dash
  3. a burst of speed

Sprint (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go at a pace faster than a walk

    "he sprinted off to class so as to avoid being late"

    similar: dash, gallop, jog, run, scamper, trip, trot
    related: bound, canter, leap, lope, shag, skip, spring, barrel, belt, blast, blaze, blow, bolt, bomb (slang), bowl, breeze, bustle, buzz, cannonball, careen, course, foot (it), hare, hasten, hie, hoof (it), hotfoot (it), hump, hurl, hurry, hurtle, hustle, jet, leg (it), pelt, race, ram, rip, rocket, rush, rustle, shoot, speed, tear, whirl, whisk, zip, zoom, nip, patter, scoot, scurry, scuttle, step (along)
    near: amble, saunter, shamble, shuffle, stroll, crawl, creep, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, poke, tarry, lumber, plod, trudge, hobble, limp

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sprint

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sprint:

dash, gallop, jog, run, scamper, trip, trot

Related Words for Sprint

bound, canter, leap, lope, shag, skip, spring, barrel, belt, blast, blaze, blow, bolt, bomb, bowl, breeze, bustle, buzz, cannonball, careen, course, foot (it), hare, hasten, hie, hoof (it), hotfoot (it), hump, hurl, hurry

Near Antonyms of Sprint

amble, saunter, shamble, shuffle, stroll, crawl, creep, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, poke, tarry, lumber, plod, trudge, hobble, limp

Word Forms of Sprint

Inflections: sprinted, sprinting, sprints

Derived words: sprinter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sprint

Middle English (Scots) sprenten to spring, leap, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect sprinta to jump, hop; akin to Old High German sprinzan to jump up

First known use: 1847

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Sprint

  • Topics: Sports & Entertainment

Words & Phrases Containing Sprint

sprint car, wind sprint

Frequently Asked Questions about Sprint

What does "Sprint" mean?

"Sprint" means to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance.

What is another word for "Sprint"?

Other words for "Sprint" include dash, gallop, jog, run, scamper, trip and trot. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sprint" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sprint"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sprint". Common alternatives include dash, gallop, jog, run, scamper, trip and trot.

How do you use "Sprint" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sprint" in a sentence: "he sprinted off to class so as to avoid being late".

Is "Sprint" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sprint" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sprint"?

"Sprint" is pronounced /ˈsprint/.

What is the origin of the word "Sprint"?

"Sprint" comes from Middle English (Scots) sprenten to spring, leap, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect sprinta to jump, hop; akin to Old High German sprinzan to jump up. First known use: 1847.

What is another word for "Sprint" meaning "to go at a pace faster than a walk"?

When "Sprint" (verb) means to go at a pace faster than a walk, synonyms include dash, gallop, jog, run, scamper and trip.