sped
word · lemma: speed
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'speed'. Means to move quickly, often faster than normal or allowed.
Usage & Nuances
'Sped' is the irregular past tense of 'speed', not 'speeded' (which is rare). Often found in formal or narrative contexts, especially about vehicles, movement, or time passing quickly. Common expressions: 'sped away', 'sped up', 'sped through'.
Spanish: aceleró - fue rápidoPortuguese (BR): acelerou - foi rápidoPortuguese (PT): acelerou - foi rápidoChinese (Simplified): 加速了 - 疾驰Chinese (Traditional): 加速了 - 疾馳Hindi: तेज़ी से गया - तेज़ी से बढ़ाArabic: انطلق بسرعة - أسرع
Example Sentences
The car sped down the highway.
basic
He sped past me on his bike.
basic
The train sped through the tunnel.
basic
She grabbed her bag and sped out the door.
natural
Time sped by during our vacation.
natural
The ambulance sped to the hospital with its siren on.
natural