breakneck

[breɪknek]

breakneck Definition

  • 1extremely fast and dangerous
  • 2done or happening at great speed

Using breakneck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "breakneck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car was moving at breakneck speed.

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    The company is growing at a breakneck pace.

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    He completed the task at breakneck speed.

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    The team worked at a breakneck pace to finish the project on time.

breakneck Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for breakneck

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Summary: breakneck in Brief

The term 'breakneck' [breɪknek] describes something that is extremely fast and dangerous, or done at great speed. It is often used to describe vehicles or the pace of work. Synonyms include 'blistering,' 'lightning,' and 'expeditious.' Antonyms include 'slow' and 'leisurely.'