rapid
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rapider · rapidest · rapids
Sense 1
Very swift or quick.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Steep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water.
Một đoạn chảy xiết của sông hoặc suối khó điều hướng do chuyển động nước nhanh và xoáy
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A burst of rapid fire.
NounRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rapid” mean?
Very swift or quick.
Is “rapid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.