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quick
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- pronunciation:
- kwIk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
quicker, quickest |
| definition 1: |
done very soon or without delay.
I got a quick answer to my letter.- synonyms:
- fast, immediate, instant, prompt, rapid
- antonyms:
- slow, tardy
- similar words:
- abrupt, brief, fleeting, hasty, momentary, sharp, sudden, swift
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| definition 2: |
moving or acting with speed; fast.
She is a very quick runner.The subway is quicker than the bus.- synonyms:
- fast, rapid, swift
- antonyms:
- slow, sluggish
- similar words:
- agile, brisk, clever, deft, fleet, nimble
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| definition 3: |
achieved within a short time, or allowing something to be achieved within a short time.
We made a quick trip to the store to get milk.I know a quick way to get to Sam's house from here.- synonyms:
- fast, rapid, swift
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- brisk, hasty, hurried, prompt, sharp
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| definition 4: |
thinking, understanding, or learning with speed.
My little brother is so quick that everything in school is easy for him.- synonyms:
- agile, alert, bright, clever, sharp
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- able, active, apt, keen, lively, on the ball, prompt, ready, smart
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| related words: |
alert, brilliant, crisp, instant, rapid, short, snap, spry |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
quicker, quickest |
| definition: |
with speed or quickly.
Come quick!- synonyms:
- promptly, quickly
- similar words:
- fast, immediately, lively
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| related words: |
right |
| derivation: |
quickness (n.) |
Word Builder: quick +
- quickly:
in a quick way; quick.
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