rapid as a noun: - 1
as an adjective: - 1
- 2
rapid
noun
1 rapid
A part of a river where the current is very fast.
Dutch: schietstroom, stroomversnelling
Polish: bystrze
adjective
1 rapid
Done or occurring in a brief period of time.
Polish: nagły, raptowny, gwałtowny
2 rapid
Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed:
— A rapid movement.
synonym: speedy.
Roget 113:
instantaneous,
momentary,
sudden,
immediate,
instant,
abrupt,
discontinuous,
precipitous,
precipitant,
precipitate;
subitaneous†,
hasty;
quick as thought,
quick as lightning,
quick as a flash;
rapid as electricity.
speedy,
quick,
fast,
fleet,
swift,
lively,
blitz;
rapid
(velocity)
274.
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Roget 274:
fast,
speedy,
swift,
rapid,
quick,
fleet;
aliped†;
nimble,
agile,
expeditious;
express;
active
etc.
682;
flying,
galloping
etc.
v.;
light footed,
nimble footed;
winged,
eagle winged,
mercurial,
electric,
telegraphic;
light-legged,
light of heel;
swift as an arrow
etc.
n.;
quick as lightning
etc.
n.,
quick as a thought.
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