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speed
noun
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Definition of speed:

speed (noun):
velocity sense 1
rate of motion such as
distance travelled per unit time.
the rate at which something moves or happens
the magnitude of a velocity irrespective of direction

Synonyms for speed:

hurryingvelocityrapidityhastepacehurrymomentumfleetnessswiftnesstempo
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Antonyms for speed:

procrastinationstoppagecalmblockwaitrestlingeringquiethalthindrance
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