Speed

/spiːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The rate at which someone or something moves or operates.

The speed of the train was remarkable as it raced through the countryside.

The quality of being fast.

His speed on the track earned him a gold medal in the sprint.

A measure of how quickly an object can move.

The speed of light is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

verb

To move or act quickly.

She sped down the highway, eager to reach her destination.

To cause to move fast or faster.

The company decided to speed up the production process to meet demand.

Old English 'spēd', related to 'spēda' which means to prosper or succeed.

at full speed:

Moving at the highest rate or pace possible.

speed up:

To increase the rate or pace.

speed demon:

A person who drives very fast.

in the fast lane:

Living a lifestyle characterized by speed and excitement.

To speed; to hurry.

We need to speed things up to meet the deadline.

A term for the stimulant drug amphetamine.

He got in trouble for using speed during races.