speed

/spˈiːd/

/ˈspid/

[noun] [verb]

Speed

[NOUN]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

synonyms : fastness

swiftness

distance travelled per unit time

synonyms : velocity

changing location rapidly

synonyms : hurrying

speeding

a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

synonyms : amphetamine

pep pill

upper

the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system

synonyms : f number

focal ratio

stop number

to speed

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

move hurridly

synonyms : belt along

antonyms : linger

cause to move faster

synonyms : accelerate

speed up

antonyms : decelerate

move faster

synonyms : accelerate

quicken

speed up

antonyms : decelerate

move very fast

synonyms : hurry

travel rapidly

zip

travel at an excessive or illegal velocity

Examples

1. Hold your speed at 70.

2. Field hockey requires speed and agility.

3. The speed limit on this highway is ninety kilometers per hour.

4. The fast roller coaster thrilled riders with its speed.

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