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