Speed

/spiːd/

The meaning and definition of Speed, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.
    β€œHow does Usain Bolt run at that speed?”
  2. The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
    β€œSpeed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms DgammaDspot gamma of the gamma celerity velocity

Lock this word in with a game

Tile Guess Anagram Hangman My Words
One word a day β€” keep a streak in the app

A word like β€œSpeed” rarely sticks from a single glance at a definition. WordMaster turns vocabulary into a game you play in context so it stays with you. Read the meaning above, then guess it in the tile, anagram, or hangman format β€” and every word you meet is logged for review.

More 5-letter words

spend spice spike spine spite split spoke spoon