SPEED

(noun) changing location rapidly
synonyms : hurrying , speeding
(noun) a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
synonyms : amphetamine , pep pill , upper
(noun) a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
"the project advanced with gratifying speed"
synonyms : fastness , swiftness
(noun) the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
synonyms : f number , focal ratio , stop number
(noun) distance travelled per unit time
synonyms : velocity
(verb) move faster
"The car accelerated"
synonyms : accelerate , quicken , speed up

-tagged by learner_md

The car accelerated at just the right time to win the race.
(verb) cause to move faster
"He accelerated the car"
synonyms : accelerate , speed up
(verb) move very fast
"The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
synonyms : hurry , travel rapidly , zip
(verb) travel at an excessive or illegal velocity
"I got a ticket for speeding"
(verb) move fast
"He rushed down the hall to receive his guests", "The cars raced down the street"
synonyms : belt along , bucket along , cannonball along , hasten , hie , hotfoot , pelt along , race , rush , rush along , step on it

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