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English adjective: quick | |||
| 1. | quick accomplished rapidly and without delay | ||
| Samples | Was quick to make friends. His quick reaction prevented an accident. Hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem. A speedy recovery. He has a right to a speedy trial. | ||
| Synonyms | speedy | ||
| Similar | fast | ||
| Antonyms | slow | ||
| 2. | quick hurried and brief | ||
| Samples | Paid a flying visit. Took a flying glance at the book. A quick inspection. A fast visit. | ||
| Synonyms | fast, flying | ||
| Similar | hurried | ||
| Antonyms | unhurried | ||
| 3. | quick moving quickly and lightly | ||
| Samples | Sleek and agile as a gymnast. As nimble as a deer. Nimble fingers. Quick of foot. The old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it. | ||
| Synonyms | agile, nimble, spry | ||
| Similar | active | ||
| Antonyms | inactive | ||
| 4. | quick apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | ||
| Samples | A quick mind. A ready wit. | ||
| Synonyms | ready | ||
| Similar | intelligent | ||
| Antonyms | unintelligent, stupid | ||
| 5. | quick performed with little or no delay | ||
| Samples | An immediate reply to my letter. A prompt reply. Was quick to respond. A straightaway denial. | ||
| Synonyms | immediate, prompt, straightaway | ||
| Similar | fast | ||
| Antonyms | slow | ||
| 6. | quick easily aroused or excited | ||
| Samples | A quick temper. A warm temper. | ||
| Synonyms | warm | ||
| Similar | excitable | ||
| Antonyms | unexcitable | ||
English noun: quick | |||
| 1. | quick (body) any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | area, region | ||
English adverb: quick | |||
| 1. | quick with little or no delay | ||
| Samples | The rescue squad arrived promptly. Come here, quick!. | ||
| Synonyms | promptly, quickly | ||
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