A1adjective 1K

Quick

🇬🇧 UK /["/kwɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kwɪk/"]/

Meaning of Quick

done with speed; taking or lasting a short time

In simple words: happening fast or in a short time

Quick in a sentence

• She took a quick glance at the clock.
• Can you give me a quick answer to this question?
• He is a quick runner and usually wins races.
• The meeting was quick and efficient.
• Please make a quick decision about dinner.

How to use Quick

Used to describe actions or things that happen with speed. Avoid using in very formal situations; instead, use 'rapid' or 'swift'.

Grammar pattern

quick + noun

Memory hint

Think of a quick rabbit hopping fast—'quick' sounds like 'kick', which is something you do quickly.

Related words

Collocations with Quick

• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• at
• quick and easy
• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• at
• quick and easy
• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• at
• quick and easy

Synonyms for Quick

• fast
• rapid
• swift
• speedy
• hasty

Opposites of Quick

• slow
• leisurely

Common mistakes with Quick

• Confused with 'fast' — while similar, 'quick' often implies a short duration.
• Using 'quicker' instead of 'more quick' — 'quick' forms a comparative like 'quicker'.
• Mixing up noun and adjective forms; remember 'quick' is an adjective.

Frequently asked questions about Quick

What does Quick mean?

happening fast or in a short time

What is the definition of Quick?

done with speed; taking or lasting a short time

How do you use Quick in a sentence?

She took a quick glance at the clock.

Can you give another example of Quick?

Can you give me a quick answer to this question?

What are synonyms for Quick?

Common alternatives include fast, rapid, swift, speedy, hasty.

What is the opposite of Quick?

Opposite meanings include slow, leisurely.

What words go with Quick?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy.

What are common mistakes when using Quick?

Confused with 'fast' — while similar, 'quick' often implies a short duration. Using 'quicker' instead of 'more quick' — 'quick' forms a comparative like 'quicker'. Mixing up noun and adjective forms; remember 'quick' is an adjective.

How do you pronounce Quick?

US: /["/kwɪk/"]/, UK: /["/kwɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Quick?

Used to describe actions or things that happen with speed. Avoid using in very formal situations; instead, use 'rapid' or 'swift'.

What CEFR level is Quick?

"Quick" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.