CEFR B2

sprint

verb

Meaning

To run at full speed over a short distance, especially in a race.

Examples

He decided to sprint the last 100 meters of the marathon.
The athletes will sprint in the 200-meter final.

Synonyms: dash, race, bolt, gallop

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sprint (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /sprɪnt/

Definition

To run at full speed over a short distance, especially in a race.

Examples

He decided to sprint the last 100 meters of the marathon.
The athletes will sprint in the 200-meter final.
She sprinted to catch the bus before it left the station.

How to Use sprint

sprint to (prepositional phrase): To run at full speed towards a specific destination or goal. — "He had to sprint to the finish line to win."
sprint through (prepositional phrase): To move quickly through a particular period or task. — "They managed to sprint through the remaining work."

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