Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Speed.
How to pronounce speed:
US
Speed - as a noun
Distance travelled per unit time
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
velocityHypernyms (Closely Related)
rateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
Example: "The project advanced with gratifying speed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fastnessswiftnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
pacerateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Changing location rapidly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurryingspeedingHypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovemovementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
f numberfocal ratiostop numberA central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amphetaminepep pillupperHypernyms (Closely Related)
drug of abusestreet drugexcitantstimulantstimulant drugHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Speed - as a verb
Move hurridly
Example: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongstep on itHypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move faster
Example: "The car accelerated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceleratequickenspeed upHypernyms (Closely Related)
deepenintensifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move very fast
Example: "The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurrytravel rapidlyzipHypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Travel at an excessive or illegal velocity
Example: "I got a ticket for speeding"
Example Sentences
"He was driving at a high speed."
"The cheetah can run at incredible speeds."
"The car reached a maximum speed of 200 miles per hour."
"The ship sailed through the water with great speed."
"The speed of sound is approximately 343 meters per second."
Word Game Points
Is SPEED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPEED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SPEED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPEED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SPEED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPEED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
