rapid
Translation
rapid, fast, quick
Examples
He made a rapid recovery from his illness.
He made a rapid recovery from his illness.
The river has a rapid current.
The river has a rapid current.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) rapid ((noun)) describes a noun as being very fast or quick There was a rapid increase in prices.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fast, quick, swift; Antonyms: slow, leisurely
Etymology
From Latin 'rapere' meaning 'to seize, snatch', implying something that moves quickly enough to snatch things away.
Memory Tips
Think of 'rapids' in a river, which are fast-flowing sections of water.