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