Word Information

Speed

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Definitions for Speed

noun
distance travelled per unit time
Synonyms
noun
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
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Examples
  1. the project advanced with gratifying speed
noun
changing location rapidly
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noun
the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
Synonyms
focal ratio f number stop number
noun
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite
Synonyms
amphetamine pep pill upper
Examples
  1. used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
verb
move hurridly
Synonyms
rush hotfoot hasten hie race pelt along rush along cannonball along bucket along belt along step on it
Examples
  1. He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
  2. The cars raced down the street
verb
move faster
Synonyms
accelerate speed up quicken
Examples
  1. The car accelerated
verb
move very fast
Synonyms
travel rapidly hurry zip
Examples
  1. The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
verb
travel at an excessive or illegal velocity
Examples
  1. I got a ticket for speeding
verb
cause to move faster
Synonyms
accelerate speed up
Examples
  1. He accelerated the car

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