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Meaning of
quick
in English
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Comparative Adjective
quicker
Superlative Adjective
quickest
Comparative Adverb
quicker
Superlative Adverb
quickest
Definitions
Adjective
moving
swiftly
;
rapid
happening
in
a
short
time
;
fast
The
quick
response
to
the
emergency
saved
lives
.
lively
;
fast-thinking
;
witty
She
was
known
for
her
quick
wit
and
sharp
humor
.
mentally
agile
;
alert
;
perceptive
The
quick
thinker
solved
the
puzzle
in
minutes
.
easily
angered
;
short-tempered
The
quick
temper
of
the
boss
made
employees
nervous
.
able
to
be
felt
moving
(
in
the
womb
)
The
mother
felt
the
quick
movements
of
her
unborn
baby
.
flowing
freely
;
not
stagnant
The
stream
had
quick
water
that
was
perfect
for
fishing
.
fresh
and
sharply
intense
The
air
was
filled
with
the
quick
scent
of
freshly
cut
grass
.
easily
angered
;
short-tempered
The
quick
anger
in
his
eyes
made
me
take
a
step
back
.
flowing
;
moving
swiftly
(
like
water
)
The
river's
quick
current
made
it
difficult
to
swim
.
Compounds / Phrases
quick on the uptake
quick-witted
quick off the mark
quickie
quicklime
quicksand
quicksands
quickset
quickstep
quickies
quickfire
quick fix
quick-draw
quick-wittedness
quick-tempered
quicksets
quicksteps
make a quick exit
quick to anger