World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesSprint
/sprɪnt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To run at full speed over a short distance.
"She decided to sprint to the finish line."
- 1
A short, fast run.
"He completed the sprint in record time."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English verbs like 'sprenten', meaning to leap or bounce, originating from Old Norse 'spretta', meaning to spring or start. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a general sudden burst of movement to a focused, high-speed run over a short distance.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Sprint"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Sprint" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
sprint
Transliteration: sprɛ̃
"Il a terminé le sprint en un temps record."
Sprint
Transliteration: sprɪnt
"Er hat den Sprint in Rekordzeit abgeschlossen."
sprint
Transliteration: sprɪnt
"Ha completato lo sprint in tempo record."
sprint
Transliteration: sprɪnt
"Terminó el sprint en un tiempo récord."
sprint
Transliteration: sprɪnt
"Ele completou o sprint em tempo recorde."
स्प्रिंट
Transliteration: sprinṭ
"उसने रिकॉर्ड समय में स्प्रिंट पूरा किया।"
冲刺
Transliteration: chōngcì
"他以创纪录的时间完成了冲刺。"
스프린트
Transliteration: seupeurinteu
"그는 기록적인 시간에 스프린트를 완료했습니다."
スプリント
Transliteration: supurinto
"彼は記録的な時間でスプリントを完了しました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsAn extended journey by automobile, typically covering a considerable distance.
A traditional Japanese aesthetic style characterized by lavish use of gold and silver backgrounds, flattened perspective, and stylized natural motifs, popularized by the Rinpa school.
Affected with leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosal surfaces.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Sprint"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.