A2noun 1K

Speed

🇬🇧 UK /["/spiːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/spiːd/"]/

Meaning of Speed

the rate at which somebody/something moves or travels

In simple words: How fast something moves.

Speed in a sentence

• The speed of the car was incredible as it raced down the highway.
• You need to increase your speed if you want to finish the race on time.
• The teacher taught us about the speed of light and its importance in science.
• I love the speed at which you can download movies with my new internet connection.
• They measured the speed of the runner during the competition.

How to use Speed

Use 'speed' in everyday conversations about how quickly something happens. It is appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in highly technical discussions unless specifying the type of speed.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'speedy' like 'speed' — both are quick!

Related words

Collocations with Speed

• amazing
• astonishing
• breakneck
• burst
• rate
• attain
• reach
• build up
• increase
• decrease
• control
• reduction
• restriction
• at speed
• in speed
• with speed
• at full speed
• full speed
• full speed ahead
• amazing
• astonishing
• breakneck
• burst
• rate
• attain
• reach
• build up
• increase
• decrease
• control
• reduction
• restriction
• at speed
• in speed
• with speed
• at full speed
• full speed
• full speed ahead
• amazing
• astonishing
• breakneck
• burst
• rate
• attain
• reach
• build up
• increase
• decrease
• control
• reduction
• restriction
• at speed
• in speed
• with speed
• at full speed
• full speed
• full speed ahead

Synonyms for Speed

• velocity
• quickness
• swiftness
• rapidity
• haste

Opposites of Speed

• slowness
• laziness

Common mistakes with Speed

• Confusing 'speed' with 'pace' when referring to a specific time or distance.
• Incorrectly using 'speed' as a verb in sentences.
• Saying 'the speed' when discussing averages — should specify the context (e.g., 'average speed').

Frequently asked questions about Speed

What does Speed mean?

How fast something moves.

What is the definition of Speed?

the rate at which somebody/something moves or travels

How do you use Speed in a sentence?

The speed of the car was incredible as it raced down the highway.

Can you give another example of Speed?

You need to increase your speed if you want to finish the race on time.

What are synonyms for Speed?

Common alternatives include velocity, quickness, swiftness, rapidity, haste.

What is the opposite of Speed?

Opposite meanings include slowness, laziness.

What words go with Speed?

It commonly pairs with amazing, astonishing, breakneck, burst, rate, attain, reach, build up, increase, decrease, control, reduction, restriction, at speed, in speed, with speed, at full speed, full speed, full speed ahead, amazing, astonishing, breakneck, burst, rate, attain, reach, build up, increase, decrease, control, reduction, restriction, at speed, in speed, with speed, at full speed, full speed, full speed ahead, amazing, astonishing, breakneck, burst, rate, attain, reach, build up, increase, decrease, control, reduction, restriction, at speed, in speed, with speed, at full speed, full speed, full speed ahead.

What are common mistakes when using Speed?

Confusing 'speed' with 'pace' when referring to a specific time or distance. Incorrectly using 'speed' as a verb in sentences. Saying 'the speed' when discussing averages — should specify the context (e.g., 'average speed').

How do you pronounce Speed?

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

When should I use Speed?

Use 'speed' in everyday conversations about how quickly something happens. It is appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in highly technical discussions unless specifying the type of speed.

What CEFR level is Speed?

"Speed" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.