rapid

rapid
[[t]ræ̱pɪd[/t]]
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1) ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n A rapid change is one that happens very quickly.

...the country's rapid economic growth in the 1980's...

This signals a rapid change of mind by the government.

...the rapid decline in the birth rate in Western Europe.

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rapidly ADV-GRADED usu ADV with v, also ADV adj

...countries with rapidly growing populations...

Try to rip it apart as rapidly as possible...

`Operating profit is rising more rapidly,' he said.

rapidity [[t]rəpɪ̱dɪti[/t]] N-UNCOUNT

...the rapidity with which the weather can change.

2) ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n A rapid movement is one that is very fast.

He walked at a rapid pace along Charles Street.

...whether the Tunnel will provide more rapid car transport than ferries...

Breathing becomes more rapid and sweating starts.

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Derived words:
rapidly ADV-GRADED ADV with v

He was moving rapidly around the room...

They rapidly spread out over the field.

rapidity N-UNCOUNT

The water rushed through the holes with great rapidity.


English dictionary. 2008.

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