Looking for the meaning of the word RAPID in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RAPID with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Rapid
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century: from French rapide and its source Latin rapidus, from rapere ‘take by force’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrapɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
happening in a short time or at a great rate
Short Definition:happening in short time or at great rate
Examples:- the country's rapid economic decline
- they lost three wickets in rapid succession
Word: Rapid
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrapɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river
Short Definition:fast-flowing and turbulent part of river
Examples:- those of you looking for adventure can shoot the rapids
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