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rapid

/ˈɹæpɪd/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Moving or proceeding quickly; acting or happening rapidly.

    - "The rapids are a dangerous part of the river for swimmers."
    - "The cheetah is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour."
    - "The new software update installs rapidly."
  • noun

    A series of turbulent, rushing waters in a river or other body of water.

    - "The kayaker expertly navigated the rapids."
    - "The group went on a white-water rafting trip through the rapids."
    - "The rapids were formed by a dam."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹæpɪd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with rapid
grape , tape , cape , hape , fape , mape
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Rape (en) : Unlawful sexual activity, typically involving penetration, that is committed against someone without their consent.

  2. Rap (en) : A genre of popular music characterized by rhythmic and/or rhyming speech, either spoken or chanted, over a musical background.

Variants
List of all variants of rapid that leads to same result
rapid , rapider , rapidest , rapidly , rapidness , rapidnesses , rapids , rapid eye movement , rapid eye movements , rapid eye movement sleep , rapid eye movement sleeps , rapid-fire , rapid transit , rapid transits , Rapid City , REM sleep , REM sleeps , paradoxical sleep , in quick succession , in quick/rapid succession , in rapid succession , in succession
Forms
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rapidly, rapider, rapidest

Etymology
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Old French rapide, from rapider 'to hasten, make quick'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'rapids' comes from the Old French word rapide, which means 'hasty' or 'rushing'.

  2. The term 'rapid' is often used to describe both the fast-moving waters in a river and the speed at which something is happening.

  3. The term 'rapid' is also used in the field of geology to describe a type of sedimentary rock that forms in turbulent waters.

  4. The world's longest rapids are located in the Nile River, in Egypt, and are over 120 miles long.

Related Concepts
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  1. White water: A type of water found in rapids and other turbulent bodies of water, characterized by its frothy, white appearance due to the presence of suspended sediment.

  2. River rafting: An outdoor activity in which participants navigate a river in a raft, often through rapids.

Culture
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Rapids have been a source of inspiration for many works of literature, art, and music. In literature, rapids have been depicted as dangerous and exciting obstacles that characters must overcome. In art, rapids have been painted and photographed as powerful and awe-inspiring natural wonders. In music, rapids have been referenced in songs as symbols of danger, excitement, and the natural world.

How to Memorize "rapid"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a fast-moving river with rapids.
    - Imagine the word 'rapid' written out in large letters.
    - Think of a cheetah running as fast as it can.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rapid' with the word 'quick'.
    - Think of the word 'rapid' as a synonym for 'fast'.
    - Associate the word 'rapid' with the image of a rushing river.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'rapid' by associating it with the word 'quick'.
    - Use the acronym RAPID to remember the definitions: Rapidly moving, A series of turbulent waters, Part of a river, Dangerous obstacles.

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