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Rapid ˈræpɪd Adjective Change/Expansion/Growth/Development Rise/Increase/Decline Sales Patient Made

Word3 rapid
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈræpɪd/ /ˈræpɪd/
Example
  • rapid change/expansion/growth/development
  • a rapid rise/increase/decline in sales
  • the patient made a rapid recovery.
  • a rapid pulse/heartbeat
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rapid

(adjective)/ˈræpɪd/ /ˈræpɪd/
  1. happening quickly or in a short period of time
    • rapid change/expansion/growth/development
    • a rapid rise/increase/decline in sales
    • The patient made a rapid recovery.
    • a rapid pulse/heartbeat
    • The guard fired four shots in rapid succession.
    • Work proceeded at a rapid pace.
    • The disease is spreading at a rapid rate.
    • We try hard to provide a rapid response to requests.
    • Rapid economic growth pushed unemployment to relatively low levels.

    Word Origin

    • mid 17th cent.: from Latin rapidus, from rapere ‘take by force’.
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