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SPEEDS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Speeds.

Speeds - as a noun

A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

Example: "The project advanced with gratifying speed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fastnessswiftness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pacerate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Changing location rapidly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurryingspeeding
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovemovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
f numberfocal ratiostop number

A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amphetaminepep pillupper
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drug of abusestreet drugexcitantstimulantstimulant drug
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Speeds - 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 it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move faster

Example: "The car accelerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceleratequickenspeed up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deepenintensify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move very fast

Example: "The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurrytravel rapidlyzip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel at an excessive or illegal velocity

Example: "I got a ticket for speeding"

Cause to move faster

Example: "He accelerated the car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceleratespeed up

Example Sentences

"He speeds up the car on the straight road."
"She speeds through her homework to have more free time."
"The cyclist speeds down the hill, leaving others behind."
"He always speeds when he's running late."
"The runner speeds across the finish line, setting a new record."
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Word Game Points

Is SPEEDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speeds is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPEEDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SPEEDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speeds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPEEDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SPEEDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speeds is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPEEDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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