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quick
adjective as in fast, speedy
Strongest matches
abrupt, active, agile, brief, brisk, cursory, energetic, expeditious, hasty, hurried, immediate, instantaneous, keen, nimble, rapid, sudden, swift
Weak matches
ASAP, a move on, accelerated, animated, breakneck, curt, double-time, expeditive, harefooted, headlong, impatient, impetuous, lively, mercurial, move it, on the double, perfunctory, posthaste, pronto, snappy, spirited, split-second, sprightly, spry, the lead out, winged
adjective as in smart
Weak matches
adroit, all there, apt, astute, bright, canny, capable, clever, competent, dexterous, discerning, effectual, intelligent, nimble-witted, on the ball, perceptive, perspicacious, quick on the draw, quick on the trigger, quick on the uptake, quick-witted, receptive, sharp as a tack, shrewd, skillful, smart as a whip, wired
Example Sentences
“We just had a little quick meeting. Nothing crazy, but just focus on the game, win today,” Turner said.
Doctors never found out why her left leg grew quicker than the other, despite Snoeijs having lots of medical checks.
But even the quickest court - in Toronto, where this year's Canadian event was held - is only rated as medium-fast.
Manchester United coach Marc Skinner was quick to shut down an obvious line of questioning around his match-winner Maya Le Tissier after the club's Champions League debut.
The Uruguayan had to get off to a quick start after the owner's ambition to fight for promotion.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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