quick

/kwˈɪk/

/ˈkwɪk/

[ADJECTIVE]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

synonyms : speedy

hurried and brief

synonyms : fast

moving quickly and lightly

synonyms : agile

easily aroused or excited

synonyms : warm

apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

synonyms : ready

performed with little or no delay

synonyms : immediate

[ADVERB]

in a manner that is fast and takes little time

synonyms : promptly

[NOUN]

any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

Examples

1. We also wrapped up with a quick history of the origins and development of astronomy, from ancient observers to the Hubble Space Telescope.

2. Oh man, think quick!

3. Quick, grab your soda!

4. Quick, get your power bank.