Meaning & use

quick

adjective·Everyday

Moving or happening fast, or done with little delay.

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She gave a quick answer before hurrying off to her next meeting.

A quick glance at the schedule told him the train had already left.

A note on using this word

Quick often emphasizes briefness or immediacy more than raw speed, so a 'quick meeting' is short rather than necessarily fast-paced.

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