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