B2
marathon vs sprint
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| marathonnoun/ˈmer.ə.θɑːn/ | Meaning a running race of about 42 kilometers; also any activity that takes a very long time | Goes with run a marathon | Example She trained for six months to run her first marathon in Da Nang. |
| sprintnoun/sprɪnt/ | Meaning a short race run at full speed, or a short burst of very fast effort | Goes with break into a sprint | Example She won the 100-meter sprint by less than a tenth of a second. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The team made a final to finish the report before Friday.