rapid
done or occurring in a brief period of time
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,345 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,392 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- done or occurring in a brief period of time a rapid rise through the ranks
- characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed also: speedy a rapid movementa speedy car
noun
- a part of a river where the current is very fast
rapid in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I left Rome and made a rapid journey home.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement — No. 474 · Various · Chapter 1
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To temperance and tea-total societies he attributed the rapid growth of radicalism and dissent.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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Accordingly, to the delight of his teachers, he made the most rapid progress in his education, constantly surpassing everyone’s expectations.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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The motion was very rapid; the ant returned it by shaking his antennae, but more gently, and by opening his mandibles.
Piccolissima · Adélaïde de Montgolfier · Chapter 1
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With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1