quick
adj. A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈkwɪk// UK //kwˈɪk// quick
adj. moving or happening at a fast speed. You use it to describe things that take very little time.
adj. moving or capable of moving at high speed; taking place in a short space of time.
She gave a quick answer to the question.
The chef prepared a quick meal for the guests who arrived late for dinner.
The athlete's quick reflexes allowed him to avoid the collision, demonstrating the physical coordination required for professional competition.
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.
Pitfall
He ran very quickHe ran very quicklyIn formal writing, use the adverb 'quickly' to modify a verb; 'quick' is primarily an adjective.