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- [dahrt]
- /dɑrt/
- /dɑːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahrt]
- /dɑrt/
Definitions of darted word
- noun darted a small, slender missile that is pointed at one end and usually feathered at the other and is propelled by hand, as in the game of darts, or by a blowgun when used as a weapon. 1
- noun darted something similar in function to such a missile, as the stinging member of an insect. 1
- noun darted darts, (used with a singular verb) a game in which darts are thrown at a target usually marked with concentric circles divided into segments and with a bull's-eye in the center. 1
- noun darted an act of darting; a sudden swift movement. 1
- noun darted a tapered seam of fabric for adjusting the fit of a garment. 1
- verb without object darted to move swiftly; spring or start suddenly and run swiftly: A mouse darted out of the closet and ran across the room. 1
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Origin of darted
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Old Low Franconian; compare Old English daroth, Old High German tart, Old Norse darrathr spear, lance
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Parts of speech for Darted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
darted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
darted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for darted
verb darted
- dashed — made up of dashes: a dashed line down the middle of the road.
- scurried — to go or move quickly or in haste.
- whizzed — to make a humming, buzzing, or hissing sound, as an object passing swiftly through the air.
- rushed — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- ran — simple past tense of run.
Antonyms for darted
verb darted
- sauntered — to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.
- dawdled — to waste time; idle; trifle; loiter: Stop dawdling and help me with these packages!
- caught — Caught is the past tense and past participle of catch.
- ceased — to stop; discontinue: Not all medieval beliefs have ceased to exist.
- finished — ended or completed.
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