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| 1. | [ adjective ] accomplished rapidly and without delay | |
| Synonyms: | speedy | |
| Examples: | "was quick to make friends" "his quick reaction prevented an accident" "hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem" "a speedy recovery" "he has a right to a speedy trial" |
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| Related terms: | fast | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] with little or no delay | |
| Synonyms: | quickly promptly | |
| Examples: | "the rescue squad arrived promptly" "come here, quick!" |
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| Related terms: | prompt prompt | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] hurried and brief | |
| Synonyms: | fast flying | |
| Examples: | "paid a flying visit" "took a flying glance at the book" "a quick inspection" "a fast visit" |
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| Related terms: | hurried | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] moving quickly and lightly | |
| Synonyms: | nimble agile spry | |
| Examples: | "sleek and agile as a gymnast" "as nimble as a deer" "nimble fingers" "quick of foot" "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it" |
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| Related terms: | active | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] performed with little or no delay | |
| Synonyms: | prompt straightaway immediate | |
| Examples: | "an immediate reply to my letter" "prompt obedience" "was quick to respond" "a straightaway denial" |
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| Related terms: | fast | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | |
| Synonyms: | ready | |
| Examples: | "a quick mind" "a ready wit" |
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| Related terms: | intelligent | |
| 7. | [ adjective ] easily aroused or excited | |
| Synonyms: | warm | |
| Examples: | "a quick temper" "a warm temper" |
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| Related terms: | excitable | |
| 8. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 1303 | |
| 9. | [ noun ] (anatomy) any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) | |
| Related terms: | area | |
| Similar spelling: |
quicky quickie quack quasi quake Quach Quiche Quechua |
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