English dictionary
quick
/kw/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Alive; living; animate; -- opposed to <i>dead</i> or <i>inanimate</i>.
Source: webster1913
noun
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any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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That which is quick, or alive; a living animal or plant; especially, the hawthorn, or other plants used in making a living hedge.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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with little or no delay
ExamplesCome here, quick!
Source: WordNet 3.0
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In a quick manner; quickly; promptly; rapidly; with haste; speedily; without delay; as, run <i>quick</i>; get back <i>quick</i>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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accomplished rapidly and without delay
ExamplesWas quick to make friends.
His quick reaction prevented an accident.
Synonyms speedySource: WordNet 3.0
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hurried and brief
ExamplesA quick inspection.
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moving quickly and lightly
ExamplesQuick of foot.
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apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
ExamplesA quick mind.
Synonyms readySource: WordNet 3.0
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performed with little or no delay
ExamplesWas quick to respond.
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easily aroused or excited
ExamplesA quick temper.
Synonyms warmSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To revive; to quicken; to be or become alive.
Source: webster1913