rapid
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈræpɪd/
Forms: rapids
rapid means: Happening or moving very quickly.
adjective
VERY FASTB2
Happening or moving very quickly.
- The town has seen rapid growth.
- Rapid changes in temperature can damage the plants.
- Her breathing became rapid as she climbed.
noun
FAST RIVER SECTIONB2
A part of a river where water flows fast and roughly, often over rocks.
- We paddled towards a dangerous rapid.
- The raft tipped over in the rapids.
- A guide helped us cross the final rapid.
Questions about rapid
What does rapid mean?
Happening or moving very quickly.
What is rapid in other languages?
Türkçe: hızlı · Español: rápido · Français: rapide · Deutsch: schnell · Italiano: rapido · 日本語: 速い
How do you pronounce rapid?
It is pronounced /ˈræpɪd/.
How do you use rapid in a sentence?
The town has seen rapid growth. Rapid changes in temperature can damage the plants.
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