like a bat out of hell
like a bat out of hell
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahyk ey bat out uhv, ov hel]
- /laɪk eɪ bæt aʊt ʌv, ɒv hɛl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahyk ey bat out uhv, ov hel]
- /laɪk eɪ bæt aʊt ʌv, ɒv hɛl/
Definitions of like a bat out of hell words
- adverb like a bat out of hell very fast 1
- phrase like a bat out of hell If you drive like a bat out of hell, you drive extremely fast. 0
- noun like a bat out of hell very quickly 0
- adverb like a bat out of hell (simile) With crazy or excessive intensity or speed. 0
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Parts of speech for Like a bat out of hell
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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like a bat out of hell popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for like a bat out of hell
adj like a bat out of hell
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- brisk — A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
- nimble — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
adv like a bat out of hell
- rapidly — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- instantaneously — occurring, done, or completed in an instant: an instantaneous response.
- swiftly — moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid: a swift ship.
- speedily — characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
- immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
Antonyms for like a bat out of hell
adj like a bat out of hell
- clumsy — A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- tardy — late; behind time; not on time: How tardy were you today?
- unhurried — not hurried; leisurely; deliberate: an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.
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