speedy
gb/spˈidi/ us/spˈidi/
B1
Angličtina
~ 7300
Významy
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adjective
B1
property
1
Happening or done quickly
Happening or finished in a short time; very quick.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is speedy
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "speedy" in very casual speech where "quick" or "fast" would sound more natural (e.g., saying "Be speedy!" instead of "Be quick!"). Also, some learners overuse "more speedy" instead of the more common alternatives "faster" or "quicker".
Synonyma
quick (The most common everyday word; slightly less formal than "speedy".)
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rapid (Often used in more formal or technical contexts than "speedy".)
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prompt (Emphasizes being done without delay, especially with actions like replies or payments.)
Antonyma
slow (General opposite, describing something that takes a long time.)
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delayed (Stresses that something did not happen when expected and took extra time.)
Kolokace
speedy recovery
|speedy trial
|speedy response
|speedy resolution
|speedy delivery
|speedy processing
Témata
time
|work
|law
|health
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Thank you for your speedy response to my email.
- The company promises speedy delivery on all online orders.
- She made a speedy recovery after the operation.
- The committee called for a speedy resolution to the dispute.
- New software has made the application process much more speedy.
Učební příklady
- We need a speedy answer to this question.
- The shop offers speedy delivery of food.
- I hope you have a speedy recovery after your illness.
- The bank gave a speedy reply to my request.
- The police want a speedy end to the problem.
adjective
B1
property
2
Able to move quickly
Moving very fast or able to move very fast.
Vzorec užití:
a speedy [vehicle/person/animal]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "speedy" where "fast" sounds more natural in everyday speech (e.g., "a speedy train" instead of the more common "a fast train"). Both are correct, but "fast" is more usual.
Synonyma
fast (Most common everyday word for high speed; broader and less formal than "speedy".)
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swift (Slightly literary; often used for movement that is both fast and smooth.)
Antonyma
slow (Describes movement at a low speed; direct opposite of "speedy" here.)
Kolokace
speedy runner
|speedy car
|speedy winger
|speedy striker
Témata
transport
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He's a speedy runner who can finish the race in under ten minutes.
- They signed a speedy winger to strengthen the team’s attack.
- This is the most speedy route if you’re driving at night.
- The new model is a small but very speedy car.
- Cheetahs are incredibly speedy animals.
Učební příklady
- She is a very speedy runner.
- They bought a small but speedy car.
- The team needs a speedy player on the left side.
- Cheetahs are speedy and can catch their food quickly.
- We took a more speedy road to the city.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
speedy
IPA
GB/spˈidi/
US/spˈidi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
speedy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (speedy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: speedy
- Comparative: speedier
- Superlative: speediest
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
speedy delivery
1/spˈidi dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
Fast shipping of goods
Delivery of products that happens very soon after you order them.
Příklady
- The store offers free, speedy delivery on all online purchases.
- Customers praised the company for its speedy delivery and good service.
- We chose the option with speedy delivery so the package would arrive tomorrow.
speedy recovery
1/spˈidi ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
Wish for quick improvement in health
A polite way to say you hope someone who is sick or hurt gets better soon.
Příklady
- Wishing you a speedy recovery after your surgery.
- Friends sent cards and messages hoping for his speedy recovery.
- The doctor said rest would help her make a speedy recovery.
speedy resolution
1/spˈidi ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Problem solved in little time
A situation where a problem or argument is solved quickly.
Příklady
- Both sides said they wanted a speedy resolution to the dispute.
- We are working toward a speedy resolution of the issue.
- Clear communication can help bring a speedy resolution to conflicts at work.
speedy response
1/spˈidi ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
Quick reply or reaction
An answer or reaction that comes very soon after a question or request.
Příklady
- Thank you for your speedy response to my question.
- The company promised a speedy response to all customer complaints.
- Emergency services are praised for their speedy response in crises.
speedy trial
1/spˈidi tɹˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
Legal trial held without long delay
A criminal court trial that happens soon after a person is charged, without a long wait.
Příklady
- The defendant claimed that his right to a speedy trial had been violated.
- New rules were introduced to ensure a speedy trial in such cases.
- Her lawyer pushed for a speedy trial so she could clear her name.