Pronunciation

/ˈkwɪk/

Definitions

Noun

• Quick (adj): Relating to speed, rapidity, or swiftness. For example: “The quick fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
• Quickness (n): The quality or state of being quick; agility. For example: “She demonstrated remarkable quickness on the basketball court.”

Verb

• To act or move quickly; to react promptly. For example: “He quickly closed the door before anyone could enter.”
• To solve or understand something rapidly. For example: “She was able to answer the math problem quickly.”

Adverb

• Describing action with speed or agility. For example: “He ran quickly to catch the bus.”

Phrases

• “Be quick about it” urges someone to act promptly.
• “Quick thinking” refers to the ability to make decisions rapidly.
• “Take your time, don’t be hasty” contrasts with being quick.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The recipe calls for a quick whisking of the ingredients.”
• Verb: “He quickly composed a response to the email.”
• Adverb: “She quickly scanned the text before presenting her findings.”

Synonyms

• Fast
• Rapid
• Swift
• Prompt
• Hasty
• Immediate

Antonyms

• Slow
• Leisurely
• Deliberate
• Unhurried