speed
Translation
speed, velocity, pace, rate
Examples
The car was traveling at high speed.
The car was travelling at high speed.
I was amazed by the speed of his work.
I was amazed by the speed of his work.
Grammar Patterns
at ((a/high/full)) speed at a particular rate of movement The car was traveling at high speed.
the speed of ((sth.)) the rate at which something happens I was amazed by the speed of his work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: velocity, pace, rate; Antonyms: slowness
Etymology
From Old English 'spēd', meaning 'success, prosperity, haste'.
Memory Tips
If you need something done with 'speed', you 'need' to hurry.