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Another word for speedy

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Adjective

  1. Characterized by great celerity

    Idioms:
    See also:

    fast

  2. Accomplished in very little time

    See also:

    fast

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Another word for speedy

Modifier
  1. See also:

    fast

    rapid

    fast

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Sentence Examples

  • In any case, from this time events followed one another to a speedy conclusion.

  • But so urgent was the necessity of speedy victory that the fighting had to continue elsewhere.

  • I have had a letter from my brother, who announces his speedy arrival at Bald Hills with his wife.

  • He was totally opposed to the peace with Spain, and wished to bring about a speedy resumption of the war.

  • The sacrificer may aim at causing a speedy death or a slow one.

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