Rapid meaning

What does “rapid” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rapid” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a part of a river where the current is very fast.

rapid

noun

  1. a part of a river where the current is very fast

adjective

  1. done or occurring in a brief period of time

    “a rapid rise through the ranks”

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

    “a rapid movement”

    “a speedy car”

    Synonymsspeedy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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