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- pronunciation:
- rae
pihd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
happening in a short or brief time.
After he turned thirteen, a rapid change took place in his appearance.- synonyms:
- quick, sharp, swift
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- fast, hasty, sudden
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| definition 2: |
moving quickly.
The rapid water in the middle of the stream is dangerous to swim in.- synonyms:
- fast, quick, swift
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- express, fleet, rushing
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| definition 3: |
marked or distinguished by high speed.
His rapid speech made him difficult to understand.The horse galloped at a rapid pace during the race.- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- fast, hurried, quick
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| related words: |
flash, instant, prompt, sharp, swift |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(usually plural) a part of a river or stream where the water moves very quickly.
My father rafted down the rapids of the Colorado River. |
| related words: |
cascade |
| derivations: |
rapidly (adv.), rapidness (n.) |
Rapid comes from a Latin word that means "to hurry away or carry off." If you fall into the river rapids, you are likely to be carried off.
Word Builder: rapid +
- rapidly:
in a rapid way; fast.
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