speed

Meanings

• Noun

  The rate at which something moves or operates.

  - "The cheetah is the fastest animal on land."
  - "The Formula One car achieved a top speed of 375 km/h."
  - "The express train reaches a speed of 120 mph."

• Noun

  The ability to perform actions quickly.

  - "He has great speed and agility on the soccer field."
  - "The race car driver demonstrated remarkable speed during the race."
  - "The bullet train covers long distances at incredible speed."

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Pronunciation

1. /spiːd/
   
   
   
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2. /spiːd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

DgammaDspot , gamma of the gamma , celerity , velocity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with speed
deeds , reeds , leads , bleeds , greeds , weeds

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Speed (en) : A chemical compound used as an anesthetic
   

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Homophones

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

1. seed (en) : A small embryonic plant
   

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Variants

List of all variants of speed that leads to same result
at speed , speed , speeds , speedster , speedsters , up to speed , sped , speeded , speeder , speeders , speeding , speed bump , speed bumps , speed dating , speed dial , speed-dial , speed-dialed , speed-dialing , speed-dialled , speed-dialling , speed-dials , speed freak , speed freaks , speed limit , speed limits , speed of light , speed-read , speed-reading , speed-readings , speed-reads , speed shop , speed shops

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

speeds, speeding, speeds up, speeds down

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Etymology

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

From Old English 'speogan', meaning 'to speak' or 'to spur on'. Derived from the Proto-Germanic root 'speth-' which means 'haste'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The fastest land animal is the cheetah, capable of reaching speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.

2. The fastest bird is the Peregrine Falcon, which can reach speeds over 240 miles per hour during its hunting stoop.

3. The fastest train in the world is the Shanghai Maglev, which can reach speeds of up to 268 miles per hour.

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Related Concepts

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1. Velocity: The rate at which an object moves in a given direction.

2. Acceleration: The rate at which the velocity of an object changes.

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Culture

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Speed has been a significant concept in various aspects of human culture. In literature, speed is often used as a metaphor for progress and change. In art, speed is depicted through dynamic compositions and the use of perspective. In music, speed is represented through tempo and rhythm. In sports, speed is a crucial factor in determining performance and success.

How to Memorize "speed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cheetah running at full speed. Visualize the powerful muscles and the speed lines on its body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'speed' with the word 'fast'. Think of something that moves quickly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S-P-E-E-D': S-tretch, P-ush, E-ndurance, E-nergize, D-rive to remember the definition of speed.

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