quick
gb/kwˈɪk/ us/kwˈɪk/
A2
English
~ 1700
gyors, gyorsan reagáló, rövid, gyors felfogású, gyors észjárású, gyorsan
A2
1
gyors
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is quick
She gave a quick answer before leaving the room.
Gyors választ adott, mielőtt elhagyta a szobát.
The quick fox darted into the bushes.
A gyors róka beszaladt a bokrok közé.
We need a quick solution to this problem.
He took a quick shower before work.
Learner examples
The bus is quick today.
Ma gyors a busz.
He made a quick call.
Gyorsan telefonált egyet.
I had a quick lunch.
She gave me a quick smile.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quick' (speed) with 'early' (time before expected).
Meaning
Moving or happening fast
Collocations
quick response
|quick action
|quick glance
|quick decision
|quick meal
Synonyms
fast (Very close in meaning; 'fast' is slightly more general and can apply to physical speed or time.)
Antonyms
slow (Opposite in terms of speed or pace.)
Themes
daily life
|time
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Happening or moving fast.
Moving, acting, or happening with great speed.
B1
2
gyors
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is quick to [verb]
He is quick to admit when he's wrong.
Gyorsan beismeri, ha téved.
She has quick reflexes on the tennis court.
Gyorsak a reflexei a teniszpályán.
They were quick to offer help.
Learner examples
She is quick to help.
Gyorsan segít.
He is quick to smile.
Hamar elmosolyodik.
They are quick to answer.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'quick to' with 'fast at', but 'quick to' often refers to immediate reaction rather than skill speed.
Meaning
Reacting fast
Collocations
quick to respond
|quick to anger
|quick reflexes
Synonyms
prompt ('Prompt' is slightly more formal and often used for punctuality or timeliness rather than reflexes.)
Antonyms
slow (Opposite in terms of reaction time.)
Themes
daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to act or answer fast.
Able to react or respond in a short time.
A2
3
Usage pattern:
a quick [noun]
Let's have a quick meeting before lunch.
Tartsunk egy rövid megbeszélést ebéd előtt.
I grabbed a quick snack before the movie.
Bekaptam egy gyors harapnivalót a film előtt.
She took a quick nap in the afternoon.
Learner examples
I need a quick rest.
Szükségem van egy rövid pihenőre.
We had a quick talk.
Volt egy rövid beszélgetésünk.
He made a quick visit.
Meaning
Taking little time
Collocations
quick break
|quick snack
|quick meeting
Synonyms
brief ('Brief' is slightly more formal and often used for speech or writing; 'quick' is more casual and common in conversation.)
Antonyms
lengthy (Opposite in terms of duration.)
Themes
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not taking much time.
Requiring only a short amount of time to do or complete.
B1
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] is quick at [something]
She’s a quick learner and adapts easily.
Gyors felfogású, és könnyen alkalmazkodik.
His quick thinking saved the day.
Gyors helyzetfelismerése mentette meg a helyzetet.
You need to be quick on your feet in this job.
Learner examples
He is a quick student.
Gyors felfogású diák.
She is quick at math.
Gyorsan megy neki a matek.
They are quick to understand.
Meaning
Mentally sharp or smart
Collocations
quick learner
|quick mind
|quick thinking
Synonyms
bright ('Bright' is slightly warmer and more complimentary; 'quick' can be neutral.)
Antonyms
slow-witted (Lacking mental sharpness or speed.)
Themes
education
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Good at understanding things fast.
Able to understand, think, or learn quickly; mentally alert.
B1
5
gyorsan
A1
Come here quick!
Gyere ide gyorsan!
We need to move quick before it rains.
Gyorsan kell indulnunk, mielőtt elered az eső.
Think quick if you want to win.
Learner examples
Come here quick.
Gyere ide gyorsan.
He ran quick.
Gyorsan futott.
Finish it quick.
Common mistake:
'Quickly' is the grammatically correct adverb form; 'quick' as an adverb is informal and common in speech but not standard in formal writing.
Meaning
At a fast rate
Collocations
run quick
|finish quick
Synonyms
swiftly ('Swiftly' is more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
slowly (Opposite in terms of speed of action.)
Themes
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Fast or in little time.
At a fast rate or within a short time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
quick
IPA
GB/kwˈɪk/
US/kwˈɪk/
Syllables & stress
quick (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (quick)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: quick
- Comparative: quicker
- Superlative: quickest
Word family
Expressions
as quick as a flash
1/ˈæz kwˈɪk ˈæz ə flˈæʃ/
idiom
informal
Extremely fast action or movement
Very fast; happening immediately.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The team scored three goals in quick succession.
- Several cars passed by in quick succession.