rapid

adjective (rapid, more rapid, most rapid); noun (rapids — plural)

«rapid» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Rapid means very fast or happening quickly. tree →
Rapids are parts of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography: rapid growth, rapid change, river rapids. In everyday life and safety: rapid breathing, rapid tests; rapids are dangerous for swimmers. In maths: rapid increase means a big rise in a short time. Phrases: rapid growth, rapid change, rapid fire, white-water rapids.

Examples

The town saw rapid growth when the factory opened. tree →
Her heart was beating at a rapid rate. tree →
We went rafting on the rapids. tree →
The tadpoles' rapid change into frogs amazed us. tree →
The fire spread at a rapid pace. tree →
Never swim near rapids. tree →
She wondered at the rapid flight of the Monkeys, but was glad the journey was over. tree →

Note

Adverb: rapidly. Noun: rapidity (formal). Similar: quick, fast, swift. "Rapids" (plural noun) is a river feature. In maths: a rapid rise on a graph is a steep line.

On Mova

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