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| 1. | [ adjective ] done or occurring in a brief period of time | |
| Examples: | "a rapid rise through the ranks" |
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| Related terms: | fast | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed | |
| Synonyms: | speedy | |
| Examples: | "a rapid movement" "a speedy car" "a speedy errand boy" |
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| Related terms: | fast | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (nautical,geography) a part of a river where the current is very fast | |
| Related terms: | waterway river | |
| Similar spelling: |
rabid Raphidae Rabideau raped |
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