nounπShareThe state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity."How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"physicsactiontimeabilityvehicletechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time."Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions."physicstimeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor."The film's speed was important for capturing the fast-moving children playing in the park. "technologyphysicselectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed)."The photographer adjusted the speed to capture the fast-moving children playing in the park. "technologytimedeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used."The camera lens has a speed of f/1.4, which allows for bright photos in low light. "technologytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective."The camera lens's speed was fast, allowing for clear pictures in low light. "technologydevicetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAmphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally."The student's erratic behavior at school was suspected to be related to speed. "medicinesubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLuck, success, prosperity."The new student's speed in mastering the difficult math concepts surprised everyone. "achievementbusinessassetvalueeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePersonal preference."My speed for getting ready in the morning is different from my sister's speed; she's much faster. "attitudevaluecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price."The stock's speed was increasing, indicating a rapidly changing sensitivity to price fluctuations. "businessfinancemathessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo succeed; to prosper, be lucky."The new student quickly sped through the difficult math course. ""The new student quickly sped through the challenging math course. "achievementbusinessoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour."God speed, until we meet again."aidactionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go fast."The Ferrari was speeding along the road."actionvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exceed the speed limit."Why do you speed when the road is so icy?"vehiclelawtrafficessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increase the rate at which something occurs."The team sped up their project timeline to meet the deadline. "actionprocesstimetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines."He was speeding through his homework assignments, fueled by a new energy drink. "medicinesubstancemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be expedient."To finish the project on time, we need to speed up our work. "actionprocessbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin."The constant arguing between siblings quickly sped their relationship to ruin. "cursedisasteractionnegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey."Before starting his hiking trip, his friend sped him a safe journey. "actionritualtraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry."The teacher sped up the lesson to finish the chapter before the bell rang. "actionvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten to a conclusion; to expedite."To finish the project quickly, the team decided to speed up the work schedule. "actionprocesstimeachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading