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rapid
adjective
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How to pronounce rapid:

Definition of rapid:

rapid (adjective):
done or occurring in a brief period of time.
(of an action) taking or lasting a short time
marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence

Synonyms for rapid:

accelerated
blistering
breakneck
breathless
brisk
dizzy
expeditious
express
fast
fleet
flying
galloping
hasty
hot
hurried
immediate
lightning
precipitate
prompt
quick
quickie
rapid-fire
rattling
snappy
speedy
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Antonyms for rapid:

calculated
cautious
comfortable
considered
deliberate
expected
extremely slow
gradual
labored
laboured
languishing
lead-footed
leisurely
lengthy
lingering
long
long-drawn-out
measured
moderate
plodding
ponderous
prolonged
prudent
sedate
slow
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