dart

The word “dart” has 1 syllable: dart

It's pronounced as /dɑːrt/

What is synonym and antonym for dart?

In the thesaurus, “dart” has 98 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dart along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dart

Antonyms for dart

acclaim
accolade
adulation
applause
catch
cease
commendation
compliment
dawdle
end
finish
flattery
float
halt
hang
hover
praise
receive
slow
stop
walk

Meanings of dart

noun
1. A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand, for example a short lance or javelin.
2. Any sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow.
3. (sometimes figurative) Anything resembling such a missile; something that pierces or wounds like such a weapon.
4. A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.
5. A dart-shaped target towed behind an aircraft to train shooters.
6. A plan or scheme.
7. A sudden or fast movement.
8. A fold that is stitched on a garment.
9. A fish, the dace.
10. A cigarette.
verb
1. To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.
2. To send forth suddenly or rapidly; to emit; to shoot.
3. To shoot with a dart, especially a tranquilizer dart.
4. To fly or pass swiftly, like a dart; to move rapidly in one direction; to shoot out quickly.
5. To start and run with speed; to shoot rapidly along.

Example Sentences

The bird quickly flew away in a dart of motion.
He caught a glimpse of the mouse as it made a sudden dart across the floor.
She felt a sharp dart of pain in her foot after stepping on a tack.
The fish made a swift dart to escape the predator.
His eyes would dart around the room nervously whenever he felt anxious.

On this page you'll find 119 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dart, such as: abuse, acclaim, accolade, adulation, affront, applause, attack.

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offences

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