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quick

/kwɪk/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Moving or acting quickly; not slow or leisurely.

    - "He's a quick learner."
    - "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
    - "A quick response is required in emergency situations."
  • adjective

    Performing an action in a short time.

    - "The quick fix for the problem was to replace the faulty part."
    - "Can you give me a quick explanation of this concept?"
    - "She gave a quick wave before leaving the room."
Pronunciation
  1. /kwɪk/



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  2. /kwɪk/



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Antonyms

slow
Synonyms

extant , live , vital , hotheaded , rattish , short-tempered , snippish , snippy , bright , droll , keen , fluent , fluminous , fast , rapid , speedy , swift , brief , momentary , short-lived , expecting , gravid , with child
Rhymes
Words rhyming with quick
slick , brick , lick , stick
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. quick (en) : Moving or acting quickly; not slow or leisurely

  2. quick (en) : Performing an action in a short time

  3. quick (en) : A soft, wet, and unstable sediment that can engulf and trap objects

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. quicksand (en) : A soft, wet, and unstable sediment that can engulf and trap objects, especially a person, that comes into contact with it

  2. quick (en) : Moving or acting quickly; not slow or leisurely

  3. quick (en) : Performing an action in a short time

Variants
List of all variants of quick that leads to same result
quick , quicker , quickest , quickly , quickness , quicknesses , quicks , quick assets , quick bread , quick breads , quick fix , quick fixes , quick-freeze , quick-freezes , quick-freezing , quick-froze , quick-frozen , quick kick , quick kicks , quick-tempered , quick time , quick times
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

quickly (adverb), quicker (comparative), quickest (superlative), quicken (verb)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English cwic, from cwician 'be alive'. Cognate with Dutch kwijk 'quick, nimble', German quick 'lively'.

Trivia
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  1. The quickest animal in the world is the cheetah, which can reach speeds up to 75 miles per hour.

  2. The term 'quick as a cat' is used to describe someone who is very agile and reacts quickly.

  3. The quickest way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in it and practice speaking it daily.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. agility: The ability to move quickly and easily

  2. speed: The rate at which something is done or moves

Culture
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The word 'quick' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to denote speed, agility, and efficiency. In literature, the term 'quick' is often used to describe characters or situations that move or act rapidly. In music, there is a term called 'quick time' which refers to a fast tempo. In art, the term 'quick sketch' is used to describe a drawing made in a short amount of time.

How to Memorize "quick"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'quick' written in different fonts and sizes. Imagine it in different colors. Try to remember the shape of the letters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'quick' with the image of a cheetah, the fastest animal on land. Or, associate it with the sound of a clock ticking.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Quicksand is quick to pull you under' to remember the homonym 'quick' meaning 'a soft, wet, and unstable sediment that can engulf and trap objects'.

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