26984 words

quick

10 definitions • 20 examples
1
happening or done with great speed, or lasting only a short time:

Examples:

It's a quick journey.
I had a quick coffee and left the house.
I only had time for a quick glance at the paper this morning.
He scored three goals in quick succession (= one after the other in a short time).
Could I have a quick word (= speak to you for a short time)?
Quick as lightning (= very quickly), he snatched the book and ran out of the room.
2
doing something fast:

Examples:

I tried to catch him but he was too quick for me.
3
to do something fast, sometimes too fast:

Examples:

She was quick to point out that it wasn't her fault.
4
used to describe someone who is clever and understands or notices things quickly:

Examples:

She was quick at understanding what we wanted her to do.
He has a quick mind.
Donna's quick thinking (= ability to solve problems with speed) averted what could have been a disaster.
5
someone who is able to learn things quickly:

Examples:

He's a quick study and easily grasps all the details of a discussion.
6
produced or done quickly and therefore not perfect:

Examples:

The original solution was admittedly quick and dirty.
7
used for telling someone to do something quickly:

Examples:

Quick! Close the door before the cat comes in!
8

Examples:

We bought it quick, before someone else could.
9
the area of flesh under your nails:

Examples:

He's bitten his nails to the quick.
10
done, happening, or moving fast; lasting only a short time:

Examples:

She cast a quick glance in the mirror.
You’re back already – that was quick!
He made a quick profit.
[ + to infinitive ] John was quick to point out the error.

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