The train sped through the night.

Meaning: This means the train was moving very quickly in the dark.

Choice of Words: Sped is the past tense of the verb speed, which means to move very quickly. Through means in the middle of or across something. Night means the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. When you put them together, "The train sped through the night" means the train was moving very quickly in the darkness.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The loud train sped through the night.
• The train sped through the countryside, leaving a trail of smoke behind.
• The train sped through the countryside, leaving a trail of smoke.
• The train sped through the countryside.
• The train quickly sped through the countryside.
• The train sped through the dark tunnel like an arrow.
• The train sped through tunnels, slicing the darkness.
• Fast train sped through dark tunnel.
• The train sped past the station.
• The train sped past the station at high speed.