Synonyms for speed

Other words for “speed”, grouped by meaning.

We found 28 synonyms for “speed”. The most common are velocity, swiftness, fastness, speeding, hurrying.

noun distance travelled per unit time

noun a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

noun changing location rapidly

noun the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system

noun a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

verb move hurridly

verb move faster

verb move very fast

verb cause to move faster

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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