quick

adjective
UK: /kwɪk/
US: /kwɪk/

  1. Moving or able to move at a high speed.

    1. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ambulance arrived quickly, suggesting a quick response to the emergency call. [ ] [ ]

  2. Taking very little time; done or happening without delay.

    1. I had a quick lunch before going back to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is known for her quick wit and ability to come up with clever solutions fast. [ ] [ ]

  3. Intelligent; mentally agile.

    1. He is a quick learner and picks up new skills easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her quick mind allowed her to solve the complex problem in minutes flat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

swift rapid fast prompt brisk agile sharp clever
quick adverb

  1. In a quick manner; rapidly.

    1. Run quick, or you will miss the bus to school. [ ] [ ]
    2. She responded quick to the email, showing her dedication to customer service. [ ] [ ]
quick noun

  1. The sensitive flesh below the fingernail or toenail.

    1. Be careful not to cut your nails too short and hit the quick. [ ] [ ]
    2. She trimmed the dog's claws but was worried about accidentally cutting into the quick. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quick" in English means: Moving or able to move at a high speed., Taking very little time; done or happening without delay., Intelligent; mentally agile..

The phonetic transcription of "quick" is /kwɪk/ in British English and /kwɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quick": swift, rapid, fast, prompt, brisk, agile, sharp, clever.

Example usage of "quick": "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.". More examples on the page.