quick
gb/kwˈɪk/ us/kwˈɪk/
A2
Английски
~ 1700
Значения
0 значения
adjective
A2
property
1
Moving or happening fast
Happening or moving fast.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is quick
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quick' (speed) with 'early' (time before expected).
Синоними
fast (Very close in meaning; 'fast' is slightly more general and can apply to physical speed or time.)
Антоними
slow (Opposite in terms of speed or pace.)
Колокации
quick response
|quick action
|quick glance
|quick decision
|quick meal
Теми
daily life
|time
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is quick to [verb]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'quick to' with 'fast at', but 'quick to' often refers to immediate reaction rather than skill speed.
Синоними
prompt ('Prompt' is slightly more formal and often used for punctuality or timeliness rather than reflexes.)
Антоними
slow (Opposite in terms of reaction time.)
Колокации
quick to respond
|quick to anger
|quick reflexes
Теми
daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He is quick to admit when he's wrong.
- She has quick reflexes on the tennis court.
- They were quick to offer help.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
a quick [noun]
Синоними
brief ('Brief' is slightly more formal and often used for speech or writing; 'quick' is more casual and common in conversation.)
Антоними
lengthy (Opposite in terms of duration.)
Колокации
quick break
|quick snack
|quick meeting
Теми
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Let's have a quick meeting before lunch.
- I grabbed a quick snack before the movie.
- She took a quick nap in the afternoon.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is quick at [something]
Синоними
bright ('Bright' is slightly warmer and more complimentary; 'quick' can be neutral.)
Антоними
slow-witted (Lacking mental sharpness or speed.)
Колокации
quick learner
|quick mind
|quick thinking
Теми
education
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Честа грешка:
'Quickly' is the grammatically correct adverb form; 'quick' as an adverb is informal and common in speech but not standard in formal writing.
Синоними
swiftly ('Swiftly' is more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Антоними
slowly (Opposite in terms of speed of action.)
Колокации
run quick
|finish quick
Теми
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Come here quick!
- We need to move quick before it rains.
- Think quick if you want to win.
Примери за учащи
- Come here quick.
- He ran quick.
- Finish it quick.
Граматика
Речникова форма
quick
IPA
GB/kwˈɪk/
US/kwˈɪk/
Срички и ударение
quick (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (quick)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: quick
- Comparative: quicker
- Superlative: quickest
Семейство думи
Изрази
as quick as a flash
1/ˈæz kwˈɪk ˈæz ə flˈæʃ/
idiom
informal
Extremely fast action or movement
Very fast; happening immediately.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- The team scored three goals in quick succession.
- Several cars passed by in quick succession.