RAPID


Meaning of RAPID in English

adjective

BAD : These new trains are very rapid.

GOOD : These new trains are very fast.

BAD : I rapidly took the gun out of my pocket.

GOOD : I quickly took the gun out of my pocket.

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When used in connection with movement, rapid and rapidly usually refer to something that happens at a very fast rate: 'She could hear rapid footsteps approaching.' 'The patient often develops a fever and breathing becomes rapid.'

Note that these words are mainly used to describe the speed with which something changes, develops, spreads etc: 'Investors have profited from the country's rapid economic growth.' 'Unemployment has been increasing rapidly over the past 8 years.'

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