What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dash
Example
The cat dashed across the room to catch the mouse. [dash: verb]
Example
She made a dash for the finish line and won the race. [dash: noun]
sprint
Example
He sprinted the last 100 meters of the race and broke the record. [sprinted: past tense]
Example
I need to sprint to catch the bus before it leaves. [sprint: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sprint is more commonly used than dash in everyday language, especially in sports or exercise contexts. Dash is less common and may be used more in informal or creative writing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dash and sprint?
Both dash and sprint can be used in various formality levels, but sprint is more versatile and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts, while dash is more informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings.
