quick

Từ điển Collocation

quick adj.

VERBS be, seem We'd better be quick. | become, get

ADV. extremely, particularly, really, very a really quick worker | fairly, pretty, quite, reasonably, relatively | amazingly, remarkably, surprisingly | mercifully It was a mercifully quick end for those condemned to die.

PREP. at I was getting quite quick at putting up fences.

PHRASES quick and easy meals that are quick and easy to prepare

Từ điển WordNet

    n.

  • any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

    adj.

  • accomplished rapidly and without delay; speedy

    was quick to make friends

    his quick reaction prevented an accident

    hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem

    a speedy recovery

    he has a right to a speedy trial

  • hurried and brief; flying, fast

    paid a flying visit

    took a flying glance at the book

    a quick inspection

    a fast visit

  • moving quickly and lightly; agile, nimble, spry

    sleek and agile as a gymnast

    as nimble as a deer

    nimble fingers

    quick of foot

    the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it

  • apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; ready

    a quick mind

    a ready wit

  • performed with little or no delay; immediate, prompt, straightaway

    an immediate reply to my letter

    prompt obedience

    was quick to respond

    a straightaway denial

  • easily aroused or excited; warm

    a quick temper

    a warm temper

    adv.

  • with little or no delay; promptly, quickly

    the rescue squad arrived promptly

    come here, quick!

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

quicks|quicker|quickest
syn.: alert attentive bright brisk expeditious fast fleet hasty keen lively rapid sharp smart speedy swift