quick
gb/kwˈɪk/ us/kwˈɪk/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 1700
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
A2
property
1
Moving or happening fast
Happening or moving fast.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone/something] is quick
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quick' (speed) with 'early' (time before expected).
المرادفات
fast (Very close in meaning; 'fast' is slightly more general and can apply to physical speed or time.)
الأضداد
slow (Opposite in terms of speed or pace.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
quick response
|quick action
|quick glance
|quick decision
|quick meal
الموضوعات
daily life
|time
|movement
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She gave a quick answer before leaving the room.
- The quick fox darted into the bushes.
- We need a quick solution to this problem.
- He took a quick shower before work.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The bus is quick today.
- He made a quick call.
- I had a quick lunch.
- She gave me a quick smile.
adjective
B1
property
2
Reacting fast
Able to act or answer fast.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is quick to [verb]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'quick to' with 'fast at', but 'quick to' often refers to immediate reaction rather than skill speed.
المرادفات
prompt ('Prompt' is slightly more formal and often used for punctuality or timeliness rather than reflexes.)
الأضداد
slow (Opposite in terms of reaction time.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
quick to respond
|quick to anger
|quick reflexes
الموضوعات
daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He is quick to admit when he's wrong.
- She has quick reflexes on the tennis court.
- They were quick to offer help.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She is quick to help.
- He is quick to smile.
- They are quick to answer.
adjective
A2
property
3
Taking little time
Not taking much time.
نمط الاستخدام:
a quick [noun]
المرادفات
brief ('Brief' is slightly more formal and often used for speech or writing; 'quick' is more casual and common in conversation.)
الأضداد
lengthy (Opposite in terms of duration.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
quick break
|quick snack
|quick meeting
الموضوعات
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Let's have a quick meeting before lunch.
- I grabbed a quick snack before the movie.
- She took a quick nap in the afternoon.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I need a quick rest.
- We had a quick talk.
- He made a quick visit.
adjective
B1
property
4
Mentally sharp or smart
Good at understanding things fast.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is quick at [something]
المرادفات
bright ('Bright' is slightly warmer and more complimentary; 'quick' can be neutral.)
الأضداد
slow-witted (Lacking mental sharpness or speed.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
quick learner
|quick mind
|quick thinking
الموضوعات
education
|personality
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She’s a quick learner and adapts easily.
- His quick thinking saved the day.
- You need to be quick on your feet in this job.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He is a quick student.
- She is quick at math.
- They are quick to understand.
adverb
B1
property
5
At a fast rate
Fast or in little time.
خطأ شائع:
'Quickly' is the grammatically correct adverb form; 'quick' as an adverb is informal and common in speech but not standard in formal writing.
المرادفات
swiftly ('Swiftly' is more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
الأضداد
slowly (Opposite in terms of speed of action.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
run quick
|finish quick
الموضوعات
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Come here quick!
- We need to move quick before it rains.
- Think quick if you want to win.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Come here quick.
- He ran quick.
- Finish it quick.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
quick
IPA
GB/kwˈɪk/
US/kwˈɪk/
المقاطع والنبر
quick (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (quick)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: quick
- Comparative: quicker
- Superlative: quickest
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
as quick as a flash
1/ˈæz kwˈɪk ˈæz ə flˈæʃ/
idiom
informal
Extremely fast action or movement
Very fast; happening immediately.
أمثلة
- As quick as a flash, he grabbed the falling glass.
- She was out of the room as quick as a flash.
get rich quick scheme
1/ɡˈɛt ɹˈɪt͡ʃ kwˈɪk skˈim/
fixed phrase
Risky plan for fast wealth
A plan that promises fast money, often risky or dishonest.
أمثلة
- Be careful of get rich quick schemes online.
- He lost his savings in a get rich quick scheme.
quick fix
1/kwˈɪk fˈɪks/
fixed phrase
Easy but temporary solution
A fast and easy way to solve a problem that may not last long.
أمثلة
- This software update is just a quick fix for the problem.
- They need more than a quick fix for their financial issues.
think quick on your feet
1/θˈɪŋk kwˈɪk ˈɔn jˈʊɹ fˈit/
idiom
informal
React fast and smart under pressure
To answer or act quickly and well when under stress or surprise.
أمثلة
- In interviews, you often need to think quick on your feet.
- He thought quick on his feet when the microphone stopped working.
in quick succession
1/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
One after another quickly
Happening right after each other without delay.
أمثلة
- Three runners crossed the finish line in quick succession.
- She sneezed twice in quick succession.
in quick succession
2/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Happening one after another quickly
Happening close together in time, without much gap.
أمثلة
- The team scored three goals in quick succession.
- Several cars passed by in quick succession.