Synonyms for

Dart

Verb / dɑ:rt / Another word for dart — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction

Synonyms & similar words

dash flutter fleet flash scud shoot flit scoot dash shoot scurry bolt race scuttle sprint hurry run fly speed zip rush gallop charge swoop plunge leap jump surge

Synonyms by register

Formal

hurl project fling

Informal

zip bolt dash scoot shoot

Literary

arrow shaft

Antonyms

linger crawl saunter stroll amble loiter dawdle

Common collocations

  • dart across
  • dart out
  • dart away
  • dart into
  • dart past
  • dart through
  • dart a look

Word family

noun dart
verb dart

Usage note

As a verb, 'dart' implies a sudden, quick movement. As a noun, it refers to a small, pointed missile, often used in a game.

Example sentences

  1. The rabbit darted into its hole when it saw the fox.
  2. She darted her eyes around the room, looking for her lost earring.
  3. He quickly darted his hand out and caught the ball before it hit the ground.
  4. The fish darted away when it saw the fishing line.
  5. The bird darted through the air, catching insects to eat.

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  • Our arrows will blot out the sun! Then we will fight in the shade! -Daxos (300)
  • I'm the king of the world! -Jack Dawson (Titanic)
  • I'll be back. -Terminator (The Terminator)

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