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