Rapid

adjective
/ˈræp.ɪd/

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace
happening quickly or in a short time

Example Sentences

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

The company experienced rapid growth last year.

Example Expressions

rapid-fire

Synonyms

fast, quick, swift, speedy
Entry 1
fast, quick, swift, speedy
Entry 2
fast, quick, swift, speedy

Antonyms

slow, gradual, leisurely, sluggish, delayed
Entry 1
slow, gradual, leisurely, sluggish
Entry 2
slow, sluggish, delayed

Collocations

rapid growth, rapid change, rapid development, rapid response, rapid progress
Entry 1
rapid growth, rapid change, rapid development, rapid response
Entry 2
rapid growth, rapid progress, rapid change, rapid development

Related Vocabularies

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments; extremely important or urgent
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens
Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Looking or feeling sad, gloomy, or dejected.

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