Word
quicker
Phoneticsquick·er
US/ˈkwɪkɝ/
UK/kwˈɪkɐ/
Definition
adj. happening or moving in less time than something else. You use this word to compare two things when one is faster.
adj. the comparative form of quick, indicating a higher speed or a shorter duration relative to another action or object.
Examples
“Taking the train is much quicker than driving.”
“The new software update makes the processing time significantly quicker for large files.”
“While the scenic route offers better views, the highway provides a much quicker path to the city center for those on a tight schedule.”
Examples
simple
“Taking the train is much quicker than driving.”
contextual
“The new software update makes the processing time significantly quicker for large files.”
complex
“While the scenic route offers better views, the highway provides a much quicker path to the city center for those on a tight schedule.”
Usage
As a comparative adjective, it is frequently followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two nouns.
Pitfall
This way is more quicker.
This way is quicker.
Quicker is already a comparative form; adding 'more' creates a double comparative error.
Scan code
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