Definition of "sprint"

Kid-friendly meaning of sprint, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "sprint" mean?

sprint (verb) — to run as fast as you can for a short distance.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (sprint)

Example sentences using "sprint"

Grade K–2
I sprint to the bus.
Grade 3–5
She had to sprint the last block to catch the school bus before it left.
Grade 6–8
A short sprint of about a hundred meters draws on different muscles and energy systems than a long-distance run, which is why almost no athlete excels at both.

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