Speed

Pronunciation: /ˈspiːd/

Speed (noun)

  1. How quickly something moves or happens, measured by distance covered in a certain time.
  2. A quick rate of doing something, especially when you want results sooner.
  3. The rate at which a vehicle moves, often shown on a speedometer.

Examples

  • The runner kept speed on the last turn.
  • The bike moved with speed through the narrow street.

Speed (verb)

  1. To make something happen more quickly or to increase the rate of progress.

Examples

  • The coach speeded the training plan for the final week.
  • The update speeded the loading time for the app.