Synonyms for

Darted

Verb / ˈdɑ:rtɪd / Another word for darted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moved suddenly and quickly in a particular direction

Synonyms & similar words

dart flash dash flutter shoot flit scoot fleet scud sprinted rushed bolted dashed scampered galloped hurried zoomed flashed flew whizzed sped raced darted shot jogged ran hastened scuttled scurried

Example sentences

  1. The fish darted away as soon as it saw me.
  2. She darted through the crowd to get to her friend.
  3. The bee darted from flower to flower collecting nectar.
  4. The lizard darted into the bushes to hide from the predator.
  5. The soccer player darted past the defenders to score a goal.

Quotes

  • I darted here, I darted there, and I created a tiny whirlwind of activity.
  • A good story should make you laugh, and a moment later break your heart. It should make you feel like you’re in danger and then - bam! - have you falling in love. It should give you a glimpse into somebody else’s life that’s so real, it almost feels like a memory...But most importantly, a good story should inspire you to go out into the real world and do something unexpected.
  • I darted from one place to another, from one interest to another, unable to settle into anything.

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