quick

quick is on the Basic English 850 List.

question - quick - quiet

quick is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

question - quick - quid

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kwɪk/

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Adjective

Positive quick

Comparative quicker

Superlative quickest

1. Using very little time; moving far in little time.

   You are able to run very quickly.

   I will wash quickly.

   He learns quickly.

Synonyms

• (rapid) fast, rapid, speedy, swift, nippy
• (short duration) short, fast, brief, cursory, fleeting, momentary, passing, transient, effervescent
• (sudden) sudden, immediate, instant, prompt, abrupt, swift, rapid
• (rapid at learning) clever, bright, sharp-witted, sharp, shrewd, astute, intelligent, adroit, rapid, smart, apt, gifted
• (nimble) nimble, lively, sprightly, vivacious, spry, agile, energetic, vigorous, active, animated, dynamic, bubbly, spirited, sparkling

Antonyms

• (rapid) slow, lazy, sluggish, unhurried, measured, deliberate, leisurely, dawdling
• (short duration) long, time-consuming, long-winded, long-drawn-out, protracted, lengthy, lingering, gradual, prolonged
• (sudden) gradual, slow, incremental, delayed, prolonged
• (rapid at learning) stupid, dim, dim-witted, dumb, slow, thick, dense, slow on the uptake
• (nimble) lethargic, sluggish, tired, weary lackluster, lazy, languid, indolent, awkward, dreary, lifeless

Related words

• quicken
• quicker than the eye can follow
• quickly
• quicksilver
• quick as a wink
• quick on the uptake
• quick-witted

Adverb

Positive quick

Comparative quicker

Superlative quickest

'Note: This usage is properly quickly.

1. Done rapidly.

   He finished quick.

Synonyms

• quickly
• fast
• rapidly
• hurriedly
• swiftly
• speedily

Antonyms

• slowly
• lethargically
• lazily
• gradually
• leisurely
• unhurriedly
• bit by bit
• little by little
• at a snail's pace