# quicker

/ˈkwɪkɝ/ (US) · /kwˈɪkɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/quicker
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

happening or moving in less time than something else. You use this word to compare two things when one is faster.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "This way is more quicker." but "This way is quicker." — Quicker is already a comparative form; adding 'more' creates a double comparative error.

## Usage notes

- As a comparative adjective, it is frequently followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two nouns.

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