rapid

Meaning

Adj

1. Very swift or quick.
2. Steep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)
3. Needing only a brief exposure time. (of a lens, plate, film, etc.)
4. Violent, severe.
5. (obsolete) Happy.

Adv

Rapidly.

Noun

1. A rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water.
2. A burst of rapid fire.
3. Short for rapid chess.

Concepts

rapid

quick

fast

swift

speedy

prompt

expeditious

fleet

very fast

hasty

sudden

nimble

spanking

strong

agile

immediate

energetic

express

hurried

impetuous

high-speed

chute

running swiftly

powerful

cursory

flying

speed

be fast

resolute

speech

word

deft

spry

lively

often

high-velocity

superficial

satisfactory

imminent

impending

pressing

urgent

hurry

rush

violent

double-quick

riptide

ready

quick-moving

quick-walking

vigorous

precipitate

presto

yare

emergency

urgency

velocity

incessant

unbroken

unceasing

good

fast-moving

short

fast-flying

precipitant

snappy

alacritous

smart

straightaway

unhesitating

spread

abrupt

unexpected

perky

rapids

stormy

wild

adroit

punctual

current

riffle

easily done

fastness

readily

pacey

earlier

early

quickly

soon

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹæpɪd/

Etymology

Borrowed from French rapide, from Latin rapidus.