Speed

Quick meaning: Speed is a noun meaning The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.

Meaning

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.

More Meanings

1. (photography) The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
2. (photography) The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
3. (photography) The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
4. (photography) The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
5. (mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
6. (slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
7. (archaic) Luck, success, prosperity.

Example Sentences

How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?

O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day.

We could go to the shore next week, or somewhere else if that's not your speed.

St. Francis be my ſpeed, how oft to night / Haue my old feet ſtumbled at graues?

Word Forms

• speeds
• speeding
• sped
• speeded

Synonyms for speed

Depending on context, synonyms include velocity, celerity, rapidity, chalk, crank, crystal.

Antonyms for speed

Common opposites include retard, dawdle, slow, decelerate, slow down, slow up.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hastening, quicken, swiftness, accelerate, speed up, hasten.

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