Dart (Verb)
Meaning 1
Run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The children will dart across the playground when the bell rings.
- She darted out of the house as soon as she heard the doorbell.
- He would dart between cars trying to sell his product to impatient drivers.
- When the doors opened, fans darted to secure the front row.
- The rabbit will dart quickly if it senses the presence of a predator near.
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Hypernyms
- Belt Along
- Race
- Cannonball Along
- Speed
- Pelt Along
- Hie
- Bucket Along
- Hotfoot
- Hasten
- Rush Along
- Step On It
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Meaning 2
Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart; "The hummingbird flitted among the branches".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The hummingbird darted among the branches in search of nectar.
- As the storm clouds gathered, the rabbit darted for the safety of its burrow.
- She darted across the room, weaving in and out of the other dancers.
- The swift fish darted through the coral, leaving a trail of bubbles in its wake.
- Children darted between the obstacles in the playground, their laughter echoing through the air.
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Meaning 3
Move with sudden speed; "His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She darted across the room to catch the falling vase.
- The child's eyes darted back and forth between the two toys.
- As the fire alarm sounded, people darted out of the building.
- The hummingbird's wings darted rapidly as it hovered in mid-air.
- Her glance darted nervously around the room, searching for an exit.