İngilizce

quick

gb/kwˈɪk/ us/kwˈɪk/
A2 İngilizce
~ 1700
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective A2 property
1

Moving or happening fast

Happening or moving fast.

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone/something] is quick
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quick' (speed) with 'early' (time before expected).
Eş anlamlılar
fast (Very close in meaning; 'fast' is slightly more general and can apply to physical speed or time.)
Zıt anlamlılar
slow (Opposite in terms of speed or pace.)
Eşdizimler
quick response |quick action |quick glance |quick decision |quick meal
Konular
daily life |time |movement |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone] is quick to [verb]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'quick to' with 'fast at', but 'quick to' often refers to immediate reaction rather than skill speed.
Eş anlamlılar
prompt ('Prompt' is slightly more formal and often used for punctuality or timeliness rather than reflexes.)
Zıt anlamlılar
slow (Opposite in terms of reaction time.)
Eşdizimler
quick to respond |quick to anger |quick reflexes
Konular
daily life |personality |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • He is quick to admit when he's wrong.
  • She has quick reflexes on the tennis court.
  • They were quick to offer help.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: a quick [noun]
Eş anlamlılar
brief ('Brief' is slightly more formal and often used for speech or writing; 'quick' is more casual and common in conversation.)
Zıt anlamlılar
lengthy (Opposite in terms of duration.)
Eşdizimler
quick break |quick snack |quick meeting
Konular
daily life |time |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • Let's have a quick meeting before lunch.
  • I grabbed a quick snack before the movie.
  • She took a quick nap in the afternoon.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone] is quick at [something]
Eş anlamlılar
bright ('Bright' is slightly warmer and more complimentary; 'quick' can be neutral.)
Zıt anlamlılar
slow-witted (Lacking mental sharpness or speed.)
Eşdizimler
quick learner |quick mind |quick thinking
Konular
education |personality |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.

Sık yapılan hata:
'Quickly' is the grammatically correct adverb form; 'quick' as an adverb is informal and common in speech but not standard in formal writing.
Eş anlamlılar
swiftly ('Swiftly' is more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Zıt anlamlılar
slowly (Opposite in terms of speed of action.)
Eşdizimler
run quick |finish quick
Konular
daily life |time |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • Come here quick!
  • We need to move quick before it rains.
  • Think quick if you want to win.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • Come here quick.
  • He ran quick.
  • Finish it quick.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
quick
IPA
GB/kwˈɪk/
US/kwˈɪk/
Heceler ve vurgu
quick (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (quick)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
  • Base: quick
  • Comparative: quicker
  • Superlative: quickest
Kelime ailesi
Forms
quicker adjective quickest adjective
Core family
quickly adverb A2
Related words
quickness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
slow adjective A1 slowly adverb A1
Advanced or less common
quicken verb
İfadeler

as quick as a flash

1
/ˈæz kwˈɪk ˈæz ə flˈæʃ/
idiom informal

Extremely fast action or movement

Very fast; happening immediately.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • The team scored three goals in quick succession.
  • Several cars passed by in quick succession.

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