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rapid

 

[ ˈræpɪd ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

fast speed

Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed. Happening in a short time or at a fast pace. Characterized by high speed.

Synonyms

fast, quick, swift

Examples of usage

  • The car accelerated at a rapid pace.
  • She spoke in a rapid manner, barely pausing for breath.
  • The rapid growth of technology has changed our lives.
Context #2 | Noun

river

A fast-flowing river. A part of a river where the current runs swiftly.

Synonyms

fast-flowing, swift, torrent

Examples of usage

  • The canoeists navigated through the rapids of the river.
  • The fishermen enjoyed the challenge of fishing in the rapids.

Translations

Translations of the word "rapid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rápido

🇮🇳 तेज़

🇩🇪 schnell

🇮🇩 cepat

🇺🇦 швидкий

🇵🇱 szybki

🇯🇵 迅速な (じんそくな)

🇫🇷 rapide

🇪🇸 rápido

🇹🇷 hızlı

🇰🇷 빠른

🇸🇦 سريع

🇨🇿 rychlý

🇸🇰 rýchly

🇨🇳 快速 (kuàisù)

🇸🇮 hitro

🇮🇸 hraður

🇰🇿 жылдам

🇬🇪 სწრაფი

🇦🇿 sürətli

🇲🇽 rápido

Etymology

The word 'rapid' originated from the Latin word 'rapidus', meaning swift or quick. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something moving or occurring with great speed. Over time, 'rapid' has become a common term to express fast speed or quickness in various contexts.

See also: rap, rapier, rappee, rapper, rapping, rapport.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,638, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.