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The music began to quicken near the end of the song.
What does Quicken mean?
Quicken means to speed up.
Dictionary definition
To quicken means to make something faster or to become faster.
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Quicken in a sentence
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The runner tried to quicken her pace before the finish line.
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A suspenseful scene can quicken the reader's heartbeat by making the outcome feel uncertain.
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What does quicken mean?
Quicken means to make something faster or become faster.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest in meaning to quicken?
Speed up is the closest everyday meaning of quicken.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of quicken?
Slow means to make something less fast, the opposite of quicken.
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WordQuicken.
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MeaningQuicken means to speed up.
ExampleExample: The music began to quicken near the end of the song.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kwik · un
- Strongest beat
- kwik
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kwik.
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Synonyms
Words like Quicken
speed upA simple phrase meaning to make faster.
accelerateA stronger word for increasing speed.
hastenTo make something happen sooner or faster.
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Word family
Quicken word family
Base word
quick
verb
quicken
To make faster or become faster.
verb
quickens
Makes faster or becomes faster.
verb
quickened
Made faster or became faster in the past.
verb
quickening
Making faster or becoming faster now.
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