speeds Definition
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates or is able to move or operate.
Using speeds: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "speeds" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car was traveling at high speeds on the highway.
Example
The computer processor has faster speeds than the previous model.
Example
The athlete's running speeds have improved since last year.
speeds Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with speeds
Example
He drove his car at full speed to get to the hospital.
speed up
to increase the rate of something
Example
We need to speed up the production process to meet the deadline.
Example
The speed limit on this road is 50 miles per hour.
Summary: speeds in Brief
The term 'speeds' [spiหdz] refers to the rate at which someone or something moves or operates. It can describe the velocity of a car or the tempo of a computer processor. Phrases like 'at full speed' and 'speed up' denote increasing the pace of something, while 'speed limit' refers to the maximum legal velocity on a road.
