Definition of Rapid in English :

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Rapid meaning in English

Meaning of Rapid in English

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Rapid pronunciation in English

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Rapid

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Noun

1. rapid

a part of a river where the current is very fast

Adjective

2. rapid

done or occurring in a brief period of time

Example Sentences:
'a rapid rise through the ranks'

3. rapid, speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Example Sentences:
'a rapid movement'
'a speedy car'
'a speedy errand boy'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Rapid

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adjective
1. 
(of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick
a rapid transformation
2. 
characterized by high speed
rapid movement
3. 
acting or moving quickly; fast
a rapid worker

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Rapid

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adjective
1. 
moving, progressing, or occurring with speed; swift; fast; quick
noun US
2.  [usually pl.]
a part of a river where the current is relatively swift, as because of a narrowing of the river bed
3. 
a rapid transit car, train, or system

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Rapid

see synonyms of rapid
adj. rap·id·er, rap·id·est
Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed. See Synonyms at fast1.
n. often rapids
An extremely fast-moving part of a river, caused by a steep descent in the riverbed.

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