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- pronunciation:
- zIp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden, sharp noise.
The zip of an arrow cut through the silence.- similar words:
- buzz, hiss, swish, whine, whir, whistle
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| definition 2: |
(informal) energy or pep.
At eighty years old, she is still full of zip.- synonyms:
- energy, life, pep, vigor
- similar words:
- dash, go, liveliness, spirit
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| related words: |
initiative, vigor |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
zips, zipping, zipped |
| definition: |
to move or act quickly and with energy.
He zipped through his chores so he could go out with his friends.- similar words:
- dart, dash, flit, fly, race, run, rush, speed, streak, tear, whip, whiz, zoom
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| related words: |
hurtle, scurry |
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