Quick Meaning in English
word
/ˈkwɪk/
kwik
/kwˈɪk/
kwik
Definition
Happening or done in a short time; moving or reacting fast. Often describes people, actions, or processes.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral, common in all registers. Typical with 'a quick look/answer/meal', but not with things considered slow by nature. Don't confuse with 'fast' (focuses on speed of movement) or 'rapid' (more formal).
Spanish: rápido - velozPortuguese (BR): rápido - velozPortuguese (PT): rápido - velozChinese (Simplified): 快 - 迅速Chinese (Traditional): 快 - 迅速Hindi: तेज़ - जल्दीArabic: سريع - خاطفBengali: দ্রুত - দ্রুতগতিরRussian: быстрыйJapanese: 速い - 素早いVietnamese: nhanhKorean: 빠른Turkish: hızlı - çabukUrdu: تیز - جلدیIndonesian: cepat
Example Sentences
He gave a quick answer to my question.
basic
Let's have a quick lunch before the meeting.
basic
She is very quick at solving problems.
basic
Can you be quick? We're running late.
natural
That was a quick fix for a big problem!
natural
I'll just take a quick shower before we go.
natural