speeding
word · lemma: speed
/ˈspidɪŋ/
SPEE-ding
/spˈiːdɪŋ/
SPEE-ding
Definition
Driving a vehicle faster than the legal speed limit. It can also mean the act of going faster than allowed in any context where there is a limit.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to illegal driving over the speed limit. Commonly used in 'speeding ticket' (fine for driving too fast). Not used for running/walking—use 'running fast' or 'sprinting.' The verb form is 'to speed.'
Spanish: exceso de velocidadPortuguese (BR): excesso de velocidadePortuguese (PT): excesso de velocidadeChinese (Simplified): 超速Chinese (Traditional): 超速Hindi: तेजी से गाड़ी चलानाArabic: تجاوز السرعة المقررةBengali: গতিসীমা লঙ্ঘন - বেশি দ্রুত চালানোRussian: превышение скоростиJapanese: スピード違反Vietnamese: vượt quá tốc độKorean: 과속Turkish: hız aşımıUrdu: تیز رفتاری - رفتار کی حد سے زیادہ تیز چلاناIndonesian: pelanggaran batas kecepatan
Example Sentences
He got a ticket for speeding.
basic
Speeding is dangerous and can cause accidents.
basic
Police often check for speeding on this road.
basic
I was only speeding a little, but it was enough for a fine.
natural
There's a lot of speeding on highways late at night.
natural
Ever since he got a speeding ticket, he's more careful behind the wheel.
natural