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QUICK Synonyms

There are 41 synonyms of the word quick. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word quick. (close relations)
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fast
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time

• at a rapid tempo

noun

• abstaining from food

adverb

• quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

• firmly or closely

adjective satellite

• (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds

• resistant to destruction or fading

• unrestrained by convention or morality

• hurried and brief

• securely fixed in place

• unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

• (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time

verb

• abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons

• abstain from eating

speedy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

agile
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

immediate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no intervening medium

adjective satellite

• of the present time and place

• very close or connected in space or time

• immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect

• performed with little or no delay

nimble
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

prompt
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

rapid
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a part of a river where the current is very fast

adjective satellite

• done or occurring in a brief period of time

• characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

swift
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

• United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

• common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks

• an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

adjective satellite

• moving very fast

accelerated
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• speeded up, as of an academic course

brisk
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

• imparting vitality and energy

• very active

verb

• become brisk

energetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing or exerting or displaying energy

adjective satellite

• working hard to promote an enterprise

expeditious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by speed and efficiency

fleet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

• group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership

• a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership

• a group of warships organized as a tactical unit

adjective satellite

• moving very fast

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

• disappear gradually

hasty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively quick

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

hurrying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• changing location rapidly

adjective satellite

• moving with great haste

lively
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of life and energy

adjective satellite

• full of zest or vigor

• quick and energetic

• elastic; rebounds readily

• filled with events or activity

• full of spirit; full of life

snappy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• apt to speak irritably

• smart and fashionable

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

• quick and energetic

brief
adjectiveadj
noun

• a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

• a condensed written summary or abstract

adjective satellite

• of short duration or distance

• concise and succinct

• (of clothing) very short

verb

• give essential information to someone

bright
adjectiveadj
adjective

• emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

• not made dim or less bright

adverb

• with brightness

adjective satellite

• having strong or striking color

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• having lots of light either natural or artificial

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• splendid

• clear and sharp and ringing

• characterized by happiness or gladness

• likely to turn out well in the future

droll
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• comical in an odd or whimsical manner

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