Zoom along Meaning in English
expression
ˈzum/ /əˈɫɔŋ
ZOOM uh-LAWNG
zˈuːm/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
ZOOM uh-LONG
Definition
To move very quickly, especially used for vehicles or people traveling at speed, often with a sense of excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Colloquial and lively; almost always for vehicles or people using transport. Implies speed and energy, sometimes making a 'whooshing' sound. Common in stories or when describing fun, energetic movement. Not used formally.
Spanish: ir rápido - pasar volando (vehículo)Portuguese (BR): passar voando - correr rapidamente (veículo)Portuguese (PT): passar a voar - andar depressa (veículo)Chinese (Simplified): 飞驰而过Chinese (Traditional): 飛馳而過Hindi: तेजी से चलनाArabic: ينطلق بسرعةBengali: দ্রুত চলা - ছুটে চলাRussian: мчаться вперед - быстро нестисьJapanese: びゅんびゅん進むVietnamese: phóng vèo qua - lao nhanhKorean: 쌩 달리다 - 빠르게 지나가다Turkish: hızla ilerlemekUrdu: تیزی سے گزرناIndonesian: melaju kencang
Example Sentences
The cars zoom along the highway every morning.
basic
We watched the train zoom along the tracks.
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The motorcycle zoomed along the street.
basic
Kids love watching race cars zoom along the track at top speed.
natural
It was so fun to rent scooters and just zoom along the beachfront together.
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I love feeling the wind as I zoom along on my bike.
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