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speed ( Noun)
UK/US /spiːd/
Plural
speeds
1-
B1
a person's or anything's pace of movement or journey
-> The drivers should pay attention to the allowed speed.
-> inexperienced driver dared to pour the speed.
Synonym
acceleration, momentum, pace, quickness, velocity
Opposite
slowness
2-
B2
The time period in the development of something
-> The car exceeded the speed limit and collided with the oncoming car.
-> The natural population growth speed rate of the country was estimated at 0.7 percent.
Synonym
acceleration, momentum, pace, quickness, velocity
Opposite
slowness
3-
B2
the grade of something happening quickly
-> He turned his speed into an advantage to use in contests.
-> His speed plays a significant role in defeating the opponent.
Synonym
acceleration, momentum, pace, quickness, velocity
Opposite
slowness