speed
Meaning
To speed means to move or act quickly, often with the intention of reducing the amount of time taken to complete a task or reach a destination.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "speed" with "accelerate," as "speed" can refer to both the act of moving quickly and the rate of movement.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sarah
realized
she
had
very
little
time
to
finish
a
report
before
the
afternoon
meeting
.
She
decided
to
speed
up
her
work
,
opened
her
notes
,
and
organized
the
main
ideas
.
Although
she
had
been
tired
all
morning
,
she
focused
on
clear
sentences
and
typed
steadily
.
Her
colleague
edited
the
document
while
she
prepared
the
slides
and
checked
the
data
.
In
the
end
they
submitted
the
report
on
time
and
felt
relieved
.
Common Phrases
speed up
speed limit
speed away
Synonyms
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