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rapid
[ rap-id ]
adjective
- occurring within a short time; happening speedily:
rapid growth.
- moving or acting with great speed; swift:
a rapid worker.
- characterized by speed:
rapid motion.
noun
- Usually rapids. a part of a river where the current runs very swiftly.
rapid
/ ˈræpɪd; rəˈpɪdɪtɪ /
adjective
- (of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick
a rapid transformation
- characterized by high speed
rapid movement
- acting or moving quickly; fast
a rapid worker
Derived Forms
- rapidity, noun
- ˈ辱, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·· adverb
- ܱ·ٰ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of rapid1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The report calls for the rapid deployment of carbon capture and storage technology, greater use of AI to make energy grids efficient and investment in small scale nuclear reactors.
The influx of water fueled Southern California’s rapid growth during and after World War II.
Ipswich Town's rapid rise to the top is now starting a descent the club itself has been braced for.
S&P said it was concerned about the rapid deterioration of the city’s reserve fund, which is supposed to remain at 5% or more of the general fund.
The plan calls for some roads and a bridge to be expanded in order to allow the safe and rapid flow of people out of the city.
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