Zip (Verb)
Meaning 1
Close with a zipper; "Zip up your jacket--it's cold".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The speeding sports car zipped past the trees, its tires screeching as it took the sharp turn.
- She zipped across the finish line, securing her spot as the top contender in the marathon.
- The speeding train zipped through the countryside, leaving behind a blur of green and brown.
- As the deadline loomed closer, she zipped through the project, typing away with incredible speed and accuracy.
- The firework zipped across the night sky, its vibrant colors and sparks illuminating the faces of the mesmerized crowd.