Pronunciation: /spid/
noun the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
A1 I like to drive at a safe speed on the highway.
A2 The train picked up speed as it left the station.
B1 Excessive speed is a common cause of car accidents.
B2 The new sports car is known for its incredible speed.
C1 The speed of technological advancements is increasing rapidly.
C2 The athlete broke the world record for speed in the 100-meter dash.
verb to move quickly
A1 The car speeds down the highway.
A2 She speeds through her homework so she can go play outside.
B1 The delivery truck speeds up to make it to the destination on time.
B2 The athlete speeds past his competitors to win the race.
C1 The company is looking to speed up production in order to meet demand.
C2 The government is implementing measures to speed up economic growth in the country.
adjective fast or quick in motion or progress
A1 The car is very fast.
A2 She ran at a speedy pace to catch the bus.
B1 The high-speed train reached its destination in record time.
B2 The speedboat raced across the water, leaving a trail of waves behind.
C1 The athlete's speed and agility were unmatched on the track.
C2 The Formula 1 car demonstrated incredible speed around the circuit.
adverb quickly or at a high rate of motion
A1 The car is moving at a high speed.
A2 She typed the message with great speed.
B1 He completed the task quickly and with speed.
B2 The athlete ran with incredible speed and agility.
C1 The new high-speed train will cut travel time in half.
C2 The computer processed the data at lightning speed.
formal The car reached a high speed on the highway.
informal I can't believe how fast that car was going!
slang That car was zooming down the road!
figurative His mind was working at lightning speed to solve the problem.
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