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quick

Meaning in simple English

US /kwɪk/

quick means: Happening, moving, or being done in a short time.

adjective

FASTA1

Happening, moving, or being done in a short time.

  • Let us take a quick break.
  • She gave me a quick smile.
  • His quick movements made the game difficult.

Similar words: fast, rapid, swift

Opposites: slow

Common phrases: quick reply, quick shower, quick look, quick runner

MENTALLY SHARPB2

Able to understand things, think of answers, or make jokes very fast.

  • She has a quick mind.
  • His quick wit kept everyone laughing.
  • You must be quick to follow her jokes.

Similar words: clever, sharp, bright

Opposites: slow

Common phrases: quick mind, quick wit, quick learner

adverb

QUICKLYA2

At a fast speed or after very little time.

  • Come quick!
  • We need to act quick.
  • He grabbed his coat and left quick.

Similar words: quickly, fast

Opposites: slowly

Common phrases: come quick, move quick, get something quick

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