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quick

adjective · noun · adverb

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01adjective

accomplished rapidly and without delay

“was quick to make friends”

“his quick reaction prevented an accident”

02adjective

hurried and brief

“paid a flying visit”

“took a flying glance at the book”

03adjective

moving quickly and lightly

“sleek and agile as a gymnast”

“as nimble as a deer”

04adjective

apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

“a quick mind”

“a ready wit”

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05adjective

performed with little or no delay

“an immediate reply to my letter”

“a prompt reply”

06adjective

easily aroused or excited

“a quick temper”

“a warm temper”

07noun

any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

08adverb

with little or no delay

“the rescue squad arrived promptly”

“come here, quick!”

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