quicker
word · lemma: quick
/ˈkwɪkɝ/
KWIK-ur
/kwˈɪkɐ/
KWIK-uh
Definition
'Quicker' is the comparative form of 'quick'. It means faster or taking less time than something else.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'than': 'quicker than usual'. It can describe speed ('a quicker runner') or time/result ('a quicker way'). For many learners, 'faster' is more common in everyday speech, but 'quicker' is very natural, especially for actions, solutions, and responses.
Spanish: más rápido - más prontoPortuguese (BR): mais rápido - mais ágilPortuguese (PT): mais rápido - mais ágilChinese (Simplified): 更快的 - 更迅速的Chinese (Traditional): 更快的 - 更迅速的Hindi: ज़्यादा तेज़ - अधिक जल्दीArabic: أسرع - بشكل أسرعBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি (তুলনামূলক) - আরও দ্রুতRussian: быстрееJapanese: より速い - より早いVietnamese: nhanh hơnKorean: 더 빠른Turkish: daha hızlıUrdu: زیادہ تیزIndonesian: lebih cepat
Example Sentences
This bus is quicker than the train.
basic
We need a quicker way to get home.
basic
She gave a quicker answer this time.
basic
If you take the side streets, it's usually quicker.
natural
That was quicker than I expected.
natural
Just send me a text—it's quicker than calling.
natural