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Being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end
Superlative for moving or progressing at a fast rate or speed
“Michael was a quick swimmer whose talents in the pool were identified from a young age.”
Superlative for lasting or taking a short time
“From the airport, it will just be a quick cab ride to the city.”
Superlative for occurring immediately or suddenly within a short time or period
“He was recognized as a driven worker and his rise to the top was quick.”
Superlative for fast or responsive in one's thinking
“You have to be quick to be able to partake in improvisational theatrics.”
Superlative for easily excited or aroused
“I resolved never to have my father's quick temper.”
(archaic) Superlative for the condition of being alive
“For here is an assignment, or bill of sale of all his goods and chattels, and all other his substance whatsoever moveable or immoveable, quick or dead, to his trustees during his life.”
(archaic) Superlative for pregnant, especially at the stage where the movement of the fetus can be felt
“The woman was quite obviously quick with child.”
Superlative for at a very fast speed
“The event is about to start. Get here quick!”
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