What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sprint
Example
The athlete sprinted the last 100 meters of the race and won. [sprinted: past tense]
Example
She is a great sprinter and can run 100 meters in under 10 seconds. [sprinter: noun]
bolt
Example
The rabbit bolted away as soon as it saw the fox. [bolted: past tense]
Example
He had a great bolt from the starting line and took the lead in the race. [bolt: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sprint is more commonly used than bolt in sports and athletic contexts, while bolt is more commonly used in everyday language to describe sudden movements.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sprint and bolt?
Both sprint and bolt are informal words, but sprint may be slightly more formal due to its association with sports and competitions.
