nounπShare(often in the plural) a rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water."The hikers had to carefully navigate the rapids of the creek to reach the campsite. "geographynatureenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA burst of rapid fire."The rapid of angry words surprised everyone at the meeting. "militaryweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareVery swift or quick."a rapid stream"timequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSteep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)"The mountain path had a rapid incline, making it difficult to walk uphill. "naturegeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNeeding only a brief exposure time. (of a lens, plate, film, etc.)"The camera's rapid shutter speed captured the hummingbird's quick movement. "technologytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareViolent, severe."The storm brought rapid, violent winds that ripped through the neighborhood. "disasterconditionwaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHappy."The children were rapid and excited about their upcoming vacation. "emotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShare(archaic or colloquial) Rapidly."The student answered the questions rapidly. "languagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading