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sprint

Pronunciation: [sprɪnt]

Word

Learn how to use sprint in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(noun) a short, fast run to travel a distance quickly. You do a sprint when you need to run really fast for a short time, like in a race.

Example

During the race, she finished the last lap with an incredible sprint.

Example

He didn't do a sprint at all; he jogged slowly the whole time.

Example

Have you ever tried a sprint to see how fast you can go?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to run very fast for a short distance. When you sprint, you use all your strength to run as quickly as possible, like when you are racing someone.

Example

He loves to sprint down the track when it gets to the final lap.

Example

She didn't sprint during practice; instead, she walked the whole time.

Example

Can you sprint quickly to catch the bus?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to complete a task or project quickly and efficiently, often used in software development. Sprinting here means working hard and fast to finish something in a short period.

Example

The team decided to sprint to finish the project before the deadline.

Example

They weren't able to sprint through their tasks, so the project took longer.

Example

Are you planning to sprint to get the work done this week?

How to pronounce sprint

Pronunciation: [sprɪnt]

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