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The runner began to sprint toward the finish line.
What does Sprint mean?
to run fast for a short time.
Dictionary definition
To run very fast for a short distance.
Example sentences
Sprint in a sentence
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We practiced a short sprint during gym class.
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The coach explained that a sprint uses quick energy over a short distance.
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What does sprint mean?
Sprint means to run fast for a short time.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sprint?
Dash is close in meaning to sprint.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sprint?
Walk contrasts with sprint in this context.
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WordSprint.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningSprint means to run fast for a short time.
ExampleExample: The runner began to sprint toward the finish line.
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Word family
Sprint word family
Base word
sprint
verb
sprints
Sprint now or often.
verb
sprinted
Sprint in the past.
verb
sprinting
Sprint happening now.
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Hint for students
to run fast for a short time.
Common mix-up
Sprint is not the same as walk. Sprint means to run fast for a short time.
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Read this model sentence: We practiced a short sprint during gym class. Clue words: short, practiced, during. Underline clue words that show why sprint fits instead of walk. Now write one new sentence that shows sprint without using the word sprint. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show sprint?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We practiced a short sprint during gym class." Why does sprint fit better than walk?
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