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