adjective / adverb
quick
KWIK/kwɪk/
Moving, acting, or happening fast.
The sprinter's quick strides carry him forward with force and speed.
Etymology
Old English cwic meant “alive.” The idea of being full of life developed into “lively” and “active,” then “swift,” linking living energy with the modern sense of great speed.
In context
as soon as tobin reached in and touched it abraham was so quick he got it out of his way
More examples
- We need a quicker way to reach the station.
- He was the quickest runner in the group.
- Come quick, the bus is here!
Forms
quick · quicker · quickest
quickly adverb — at a fast speed