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running vs sprint

sprint vs running

running and sprint both are nouns.

running is an adjective but sprint is not an adjective.

running is not a verb while sprint is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
running Yes Yes No No
sprint Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sprint is a hyponym of running; that is, sprint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than running:
  • running: the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
  • sprint: a quick run
Other hyponyms of running include dash.
running (noun) sprint (noun)
the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track a quick run
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
the act of administering or being in charge of something
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
the state of being in operation
running (adjective) sprint (adjective)
of advancing the ball by running
executed or initiated by running
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
continually repeated over a period of time
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
measured lengthwise
running (verb) sprint (verb)
run very fast, usually for a short distance
Difference between running and sprint

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