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