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presto

adjective adverb

(of tempo) very fast

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
O
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
8

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of tempo) very fast

adverb

  1. Suddenly as if by a magic trick

    “{'source': 'Swift', 'text': "Presto! begone! 'tis here again"}”

adverb

  1. At a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)

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Example Sentences

{'source': 'Swift', 'text': "Presto! begone! 'tis here again"}

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