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rapid

adjective noun

Done or occurring in a brief period of time

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Word length
5
Starts with
R
Ends with
D
Contains
AP
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹæpɪd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Done or occurring in a brief period of time

    “A rapid rise through the ranks”

adjective

  1. Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

    “A rapid movement”

noun

  1. A part of a river where the current is very fast

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Example Sentences

A rapid rise through the ranks
A rapid movement
A speedy car
A speedy errand boy

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