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rapid

[ˈræpɪd]

rapid Definition

  • 1happening in a short time or at a fast pace
  • 2moving, acting, or flowing with great speed

Using rapid: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company has experienced rapid growth in the past year.

  • Example

    The train made a rapid stop at the station.

  • Example

    She gave a rapid response to the question.

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    The river flowed at a rapid pace.

rapid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rapid

Antonyms for rapid

Idioms Using rapid

  • very quickly or at a fast pace

    Example

    The population of the city is growing at a rapid rate.

  • a sudden and steep decrease or decline

    Example

    The stock market experienced a rapid descent after the announcement of the new policy.

  • a sudden and steep increase or growth

    Example

    The popularity of the new product led to a rapid rise in sales.

Phrases with rapid

  • a system of public transportation that uses trains or buses to move people quickly through a city or urban area

    Example

    The city is planning to expand its rapid transit system to reduce traffic congestion.

  • a stage of sleep characterized by rapid and random movement of the eyes, associated with dreaming

    Example

    During REM sleep, the brain is highly active and the body is paralyzed to prevent acting out dreams.

  • rapid-fire

    performed or delivered very quickly or in rapid succession

    Example

    The comedian's rapid-fire jokes had the audience laughing non-stop.

Origins of rapid

from Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'seizing or sweeping away'

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Summary: rapid in Brief

'Rapid' [ˈræpɪd] describes something that happens quickly or moves at a fast pace. It can refer to growth, movement, or response, as in 'The company has experienced rapid growth in the past year.' 'Rapid' also appears in phrases like 'rapid transit,' which denotes a system of public transportation that moves people quickly through a city, and idioms like 'at a rapid rate,' indicating a fast pace.

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