Meaning & use
rapid
Happening or moving with great speed; occurring in a short amount of time.
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The company experienced rapid growth after launching its new mobile application.
Doctors were alarmed by the patient's rapid heartbeat during the examination.
A note on using this word
Rapid often describes a process or rate of change, while 'fast' more commonly describes physical speed of movement.
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