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quick
(kw/I/k )

adjective (a)

  • Alive; living; animate; -- opposed to dead or inanimate.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)(noun.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • That which is quick, or alive; a living animal or plant; especially, the hawthorn, or other plants used in making a living hedge.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • with little or no delay(adv.all)
    Example:
    Come here, quick!.
    Synonym:
    promptly, quickly
    source: wordnet30
  • In a quick manner; quickly; promptly; rapidly; with haste; speedily; without delay; as, run quick; get back quick.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • accomplished rapidly and without delay(adj.all)
    Example:
    Was quick to make friends.
    His quick reaction prevented an accident.
    Synonym:
    speedy
    source: wordnet30
  • hurried and brief(adj.all)
    Example:
    A quick inspection.
    Synonym:
    fast, flying
    source: wordnet30
  • moving quickly and lightly(adj.all)
    Example:
    Quick of foot.
    Synonym:
    agile, nimble, spry
    source: wordnet30
  • apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity(adj.all)
    Example:
    A quick mind.
    Synonym:
    ready
    source: wordnet30
  • performed with little or no delay(adj.all)
    Example:
    Was quick to respond.
    Synonym:
    immediate, prompt, straightaway
    source: wordnet30
  • easily aroused or excited(adj.all)
    Example:
    A quick temper.
    Synonym:
    warm
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To revive; to quicken; to be or become alive.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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