speed
Translation
speed, velocity, pace
Examples
The car was travelling at high speed.
The car was traveling at high speed.
I was amazed at the speed of the process.
I was amazed at the speed of the process.
Grammar Patterns
at a ((certain)) speed to move at a particular rate The car was traveling at high speed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: velocity, pace, rate; Antonyms: slowness
Etymology
From Old English 'spēd', meaning 'success, prosperity, haste'.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'need for speed' to remember the concept of moving fast.