Antonyms for darted


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dahrt
Phonetic Transcription : dɑrt


Definition of darted

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to pierce with a dart," from dart (n.). Meaning "to move like a dart" is attested from 1610s. Related: Darted; darter; darting.
  • verb race away; propel
Example sentences :
  • They darted from Garson to the other three men, and back again in rebuke.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The little squirrel had squeaked his gladness, and, tail erect, had darted into the grass.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Kitty was with them, and she darted towards me, but Mrs. Van Dam was before her.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • An instant later Chak darted into the tent and fell to the ground.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • Biddy darted off to an adjoining room, leaving me alone with my employer.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • The stranger, whoever he was, had darted back in the undergrowth.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • He stepped toward the door, but Isabel darted in front of him.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • In he darted, with his usual absence of hesitation, and went on to the parlour.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Then she darted forward: Hyacinthe was coming in with his sister Camille.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • "I will go," snarled Holknecht, and he wrenched from my grasp and darted toward the door.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

Synonyms for darted

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