quick
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.moving with high speed or able to move very fast.
adj.characterised by rapid motion; capable of moving at high velocity.
Simple“The cat was too quick for the dog and climbed up the tree.”
In context“The athlete's quick reflexes allowed him to avoid the collision during the final sprint of the race.”
- 02 A1 Beginner
adj.happening or finished in a very short time.
adj.occurring or completed within a brief interval of time.
Simple“I just need a quick shower before we go out for dinner.”
In context“The manager gave a quick overview of the new policy before opening the floor for specific questions.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.able to learn, understand, or think very fast.
adj.demonstrating mental agility, alertness, or the ability to respond rapidly to new information.
Simple“She is a quick learner and mastered the software in just one afternoon.”
In context“His quick wit made him a formidable debater, as he could identify logical fallacies almost instantly.”
SynonymsAntonymsslow witteddim - 04 C2 Proficiency
n.people who are alive, usually compared to those who have died.
n.a collective reference to living beings, most commonly encountered in the fixed phrase 'the quick and the dead'.
Simple“The old prayer spoke of a judgment for the quick and the dead.”
In context“The poet explored the thin veil between the quick and the dead, suggesting that memory keeps the departed among us.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.becoming angry very easily and suddenly.
adj.prone to sudden outbursts of temper; easily provoked to irritation.
Simple“You have to be careful what you say because he has a quick temper.”
In context“Her quick temper often led to regrettable arguments that she would later have to apologise for.”
Usage quick fix