sprint

Everyday

1. To sprint is to run as fast as you can for a short distance. tree →
2. A sprint is a short, very fast race, like the 100 metres. tree →
3. A sprint can also be a short burst of hard work done quickly. tree →

In the lessons

In PE and sports day, children run sprints and relay races; a sprint is different from a long-distance run, where you pace yourself. In everyday life, people sprint for a bus. In maths, sprint times and distances let you compare speeds.

Examples

• She sprinted to catch the bus. tree →
• The 100-metre sprint is the shortest race on sports day. tree →
• He won the sprint by a metre. tree →
• We sprinted across the field when the bell rang. tree →
• You can't sprint for a whole marathon. tree →
• The cheetah can sprint faster than any other land animal. tree →
• Her sprint time was 15 seconds. tree →

Note

Regular verb: «sprinted». A sprint is short and fast; a «jog» is slow and steady. In maths, shorter time for the same distance means a faster speed: speed = distance ÷ time.