Definitions

speed

[speed] / spid /

NOUN

rate of motion, often a high rate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceleration agility momentum pace quickness velocity

STRONG

activity alacrity breeze briskness celerity clip dispatch eagerness expedition fleetness gait haste headway hurry hustle legerity lick liveliness precipitancy precipitation promptitude promptness rapidity rapidness readiness rush rustle snap steam swiftness urgency

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy delay hindrance rest slowing slowness sluggishness stoppage

VERB

move along quickly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance boost expedite facilitate fly further hasten help hurry promote quicken ride run rush zoom

STRONG

aid assist barrel belt bomb career dispatch flash gallop hightail impel race sail spring tear urge whiz

WEAK

bowl over cover ground cut along gather momentum gear up get a move on get moving get under way go all out go fast go like the wind lose no time make haste open up throttle press on step on it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check decrease delay halt hinder hurt obstruct prevent procrastinate rest retard slow stop walk

STRONG

dissuade

Example Sentences

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These stars race around the galactic center at speeds reaching several thousand kilometres per second.

From Science Daily

Lead was commonly used in pipes and added to paint to improve durability, speed drying, and create brighter colors.

From Science Daily

While HRT did not appear to prevent these brain or mental health changes, it was associated with a slower decline in reaction speed.

From Science Daily

Salvini compared the events to the Paris Summer Olympics, when saboteurs damaged France's high speed rail network.

From BBC

The Scottish defence was exposed again soon after, with Tom Jordan beaten to a high ball and Tommaso Menoncello speeding down the left flank to score with ease.

From BBC

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