scoot

[skoot] / skut /

VERB

hurry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bolt dart dash hustle scamper scurry whiz zip

STRONG

accelerate expedite fly hasten move race run rush skedaddle speed split spur vamoose

WEAK

be quick beeline clear out get a move on go like lightning hurry up make haste make time make tracks move fast shake a leg step on it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dawdle decelerate slow wait

STRONG

cease delay discourage dissuade halt hinder remain retard stay stop walk

Example Sentences

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Lily gets bored and starts jumping on Aunt Melissa’s bed, so I scoot my chair closer to the computer.

From Literature

And he didn’t take it Sunday night in Santa Clara, after his Seahawks scooted away from a helpless New England Patriots team in a one-sided 29-13 win.

From The Wall Street Journal

He scooted the chair as close to Mom’s as he could.

From Literature

I scoot farther down the bench to hear better.

From Literature

I scoot CPU off my lap and climb into the back with her.

From Literature

scoot

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