Rapid Definition

răpĭd
rapidest, rapids, rapider
adjective
rapidest, rapider
Moving, progressing, or occurring with speed; swift; fast; quick.
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noun
A part of a river where the current is relatively swift, as because of a narrowing of the riverbed.
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A rapid transit car, train, or system.
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Other Word Forms of Rapid

Noun

Singular:
rapid
Plural:
rapids

Adjective

Base Form:
rapid
Comparative:
rapider
Superlative:
rapidest

Origin of Rapid

  • Latin rapidus from rapere to seize rep- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin rapidus

    From Wiktionary

Rapid Sentence Examples

  • Astonished, she watched the rapid battle.

  • Every year Santa Claus takes a journey over the world in a sleigh drawn by a strong and rapid steed called "Rudolph."

  • The growth of the two cities has been rapid since 1900.

  • Rapid fire questions were leveled at Jackson.

  • The rapid development of Helen's mind is beautiful to watch.

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Words Starting With

RRARAP

Words Ending With

DIDPID

Unscrambles

rapid

Words Starting With R and Ending With D

Starts With R & Ends With DStarts With RA & Ends With DStarts With R & Ends With ID

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With R5 Letter Words Ending With D