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- Dictionaryrapid/ˈrapɪd/
adjective
- 1. happening in a short time or at a great rate: "the country's rapid economic decline"
noun
- 1. a fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river: "those of you looking for adventure can shoot the rapids"
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fast or sudden: The 1990s were a period of rapid change / growth. I was startled by a rapid movement to my left. His response to the accusation was rapid. Synonyms. expeditious formal. fast (QUICK) quick. speedy. swift. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. fast I tried to catch him, but he was too fast for me.
The meaning of RAPID is marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence. How to use rapid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rapid.
Rapid definition: occurring within a short time; happening speedily. See examples of RAPID used in a sentence.
Synonyms for RAPID: quick, brisk, fast, swift, galloping, speedy, hasty, whirlwind; Antonyms of RAPID: slow, sluggish, unhurried, deliberate, crawling, dragging, languid, leisurely
Rapid means happening with great speed or in a brief period of time. Think of Rapid Eye Movement (REM sleep), when your eyes are darting back and forth quickly — trying to follow your fast-paced dreams.
A rapid change is one that happens very quickly. ...the country's rapid economic growth in the 1980s. This signals a rapid change of mind by the government. ...the rapid decline in the birth rate. Synonyms: sudden, prompt, speedy, precipitate More Synonyms of rapid.
happening quickly or in a short period of time. rapid change/expansion/growth/development. a rapid rise/increase/decline in sales. The patient made a rapid recovery. a rapid pulse/heartbeat. The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. Work proceeded at a rapid pace. The disease is spreading at a rapid rate.
1. (of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick: a rapid transformation. 2. characterized by high speed: rapid movement. 3. acting or moving quickly; fast: a rapid worker. [C17: from Latin rapidus tearing away, from rapere to seize; see rape 1] ˈrapidly adv. rapidity, ˈrapidness n.
fast or sudden: The 1990s were a period of rapid change / growth. I was startled by a rapid movement to my left. His response to the accusation was rapid. Synonyms. expeditious formal. fast (QUICK) quick. speedy. swift. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. fast I tried to catch him, but he was too fast for me.
Dictionary definition of rapid. Occurring or happening quickly, with great speed or velocity. "The company experienced rapid growth, expanding its operations to new markets." Detailed meaning of rapid. It implies a swift and accelerated pace, indicating a significant rate of progress, change, or movement within a relatively short period.
