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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Rushed Movement

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to rushed movement such as "run", "dash", and "sprint".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to run
[Verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex: The children love to run around in the park after school.
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to jog
[Verb]

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

Ex: To stay fit , he jogs three miles every day .
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to sprint
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to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise

Ex: Startled by a sudden noise , the deer sprinted into the forest for safety .
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to rush
[Verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: To catch the last bus , the passengers had to rush to the bus stop .
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to hurry
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to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

Ex: Not wanting to miss the flight , the family hurried through the airport security checkpoint .
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to dash
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to run or move quickly and suddenly, often with great force or urgency

Ex: The superhero heroically dashed across the city to rescue the citizens in distress .
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to bolt
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to depart quickly and unexpectedly

Ex: Realizing they were late for the train , the couple had to bolt from the house to catch it on time .
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to dart
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to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

Ex: The child , excited to join the game , darted towards the playground equipment .
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to scurry
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to move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often in a hurried or nervous manner

Ex: Upon hearing the doorbell , the cat scurried away , seeking a quiet spot to hide .
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to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

Ex: The cat scuttled across the roof , disappearing from view in seconds .
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to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

Ex: The young foxes scampered through the forest , practicing their hunting skills .
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to zoom
[Verb]

to move rapidly or swiftly

Ex: In pursuit of its prey , the cheetah zoomed across the savannah with incredible speed .
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to trot
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to run faster than a walk but slower than a full sprint

Ex: Focused on their fitness goals , the group of friends trotted together in the local park .
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to hare
[Verb]

to move swiftly or run rapidly

Ex: Frightened by the approaching predator , the small rodent hared into its burrow .
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to hurtle
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to move with speed and intensity

Ex: The rushing river hurtled over the waterfall , creating a powerful cascade of water .
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to scoot
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to move quickly and suddenly, often with a light or nimble motion

Ex: In a hurry to answer the phone , she scooted across the room .
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to pelt
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to move swiftly and with great speed, often in a hasty or urgent manner

Ex: The frightened deer pelted through the woods , leaping over fallen branches in its escape .
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