rapid
/ˈræpɪd/
adjective
- Happening very quickly or in a short time.
- The city has seen rapid growth in the last decade.
- There was a rapid increase in temperature this afternoon.
- She made a rapid recovery after the surgery.
- Moving or acting with great speed.
- The boat moved at a rapid pace across the lake.
- He took a rapid step backward to avoid the falling branch.
- The cheetah is known for its rapid sprint.
Antonyms
noun
- A fast-moving part of a river where the water flows over rocks or a steep drop.
- The kayakers navigated the dangerous rapids with skill.
- The river has several rapids that are popular for rafting.
- We could hear the roar of the rapids from a mile away.