Speed

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

Realizing he was late for the meeting, John hurried to the conference room.

done with excessive speed or urgency

They made a hasty retreat when the weather turned bad.

happening one after the other

able to move quickly and easily

The agile cat leaped effortlessly onto the fence.

occurring or moving with great speed

The swift wind carried the kite high into the sky.

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.

characterized by swiftness and rapid movement

to move or act very quickly

When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner.

moving in a high speed

The fleet deer leaped gracefully through the forest.

to move or travel through the air

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway.

to fall behind in progress or development

Despite the team's best efforts, progress on the project began to lag.

happening in a relaxed and unrushed manner

She enjoyed an unhurried walk through the park.

to slow down or reduce the speed of something

The pilot carefully decelerated the airplane, bringing it to a smooth landing on the runway.

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

He set up a small stall to sell handmade jewelry.

to move swiftly through the air, generating a whistling or buzzing sound

The arrow whizzed through the air, producing a sharp whistling sound as it reached its target.

to speed up or accelerate

to become faster

The river currents began to speed up after heavy rainfall in the upstream areas.

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.

to accelerate one's movement with a sense of speed or urgency