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speed
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- pronunciation:
- spid
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act of moving rapidly or swiftly.
The bicycle picked up speed as he rode down the hill.- synonyms:
- quickness, swiftness, velocity
- similar words:
- haste
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definition 2: |
rate of motion.
This jet can travel at the speed of sound.- synonyms:
- velocity
- similar words:
- clip, pace, rate
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
speeds, speeding, sped, speeded |
definition 1: |
to go or cause to go faster (usually followed by "up").
The driver sped up his car to win the race.- synonyms:
- accelerate, hasten, rush
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- increase, precipitate
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definition 2: |
to drive a vehicle faster than the law allows.
Because he was speeding, he got a ticket. |
definition 3: |
to move rapidly or swiftly.
She sped across the street.- synonyms:
- hasten, hurry, rush
- similar words:
- bolt, course, dart, dash, flee, fly, hurtle, hustle, race, run, scamper, scoot, scurry, sprint, tear, zip, zoom
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related words: |
help, rush, spur |
derivation: |
speeder (n.) |
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