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