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speed·y
 speedy
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- pronunciation:
- spi
di
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adjective |
| inflections: |
speedier, speediest |
| definition: |
characterized by swift movement or rapidity of accomplishment.
A speedy Coast Guard vessel came to the rescue.His boss was impressed with the speedy job he did on the project.You'll get speedier results with this machine.Best wishes for a speedy recovery.- antonyms:
- dilatory, slow
- similar words:
- fast, prompt, quick, rapid, swift
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| related words: |
active, early, fleet, immediate, instant, instantaneous, meteoric, quick, rapid, snappy |
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| derivations: |
speedily (adv.), speediness (n.) |
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