Cool MateFaster vs Quicker
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Faster
Top 2,000 (common)
Quicker
Top 2,000 (common)
| Faster | Quicker | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈfɑːstə//🇺🇸 //ˈfæstər// | 🇬🇧 //ˈkwɪkər//🇺🇸 //ˈkwɪkər// |
| Meaning | More quick than something else. | Faster in doing something. |
| Example | She runs faster than anyone on the team. | She completed the project quicker than anyone else. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | run faster, speak faster, go faster | quicker response, quicker way, quicker result, quicker turnaround, quicker pace |
| Antonyms | slower | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing 'faster' with 'more fast', Using 'faster' without a comparison context, Misplacing the word in a sentence | Confused with 'fast' vs 'quick'. 'Fast' relates to speed while 'quick' relates to time., Using 'more quicker' instead of just 'quicker'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'faster' to compare speed. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. | Use 'quicker' when comparing speed. It is more informal than 'more quick' and suitable in most contexts, including writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Faster vs Quicker
What's the difference between Faster and Quicker?
Faster: More quick than something else. Quicker: Faster in doing something.
Can you show an example of each?
Faster: She runs faster than anyone on the team. Quicker: She completed the project quicker than anyone else.
Can I use Faster and Quicker interchangeably?
Not always. Faster and Quicker are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.