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Speedy

adjective

quick or fast.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Speedy mean?

quick or fast.

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Dictionary definition

Moving or happening quickly.

Example sentences

Speedy in a sentence

easy

The speedy rabbit crossed the yard.

medium

A speedy reply helped the team finish the project on time.

hard

The article praised the rescue workers for their speedy and careful response.

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Practice 3

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Speedy

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Synonyms

Words like Speedy

quickUse for something that happens fast.
fastUse for high speed.
swiftUse for quick and smooth movement.
Antonyms

Opposite words

slowUse for low speed.
sluggishUse for slow or low-energy movement.
delayedUse when something does not happen quickly.
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Word family

Speedy word family

adjective

speedy

Quick or fast.

adjective

speedier

More speedy.

adjective

speediest

Most speedy.

adverb

speedily

In a speedy way.

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