quick — moving fast or doing something in a short time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: moving fast or doing something in a short time
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so quick that it catches flies with its paws like a ninja!
- I need a quick break before my brain melts from studying.
- She's quick to help others in need.
quick
ADJECTIVE[/kwɪk/]
moving fast or doing something in a short time
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Quick derives from Old English 'cwicu', originally meaning 'alive' or 'living'. The semantic shift from 'living' to 'fast' or 'agile' occurred over time, as liveliness became associated with rapid movement and responsiveness.
Breakdown
cwicu (alive, living) → quick (fast, rapid). The morpheme developed through semantic extension from the literal sense of being animate to the figurative sense of moving swiftly or acting with agility.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is so quick that it catches flies with its paws like a ninja!”
“I need a quick break before my brain melts from studying.”
“She's quick to help others in need.”
“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
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