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Rapid ˈræpɪd Recovery Adjective Bre Change/Expansion/Growth Rise/Decline Sales

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

(adjective)BrE / ˈræpɪd / NAmE / ˈræpɪd /
  1. happening in a short period of time
    • rapid change/expansion/growth
    • a rapid rise/decline in sales
    • The patient made a rapid recovery.
  2. done or happening very quickly
    • a rapid pulse/heartbeat
    • The guard fired four shots in rapid succession.
    • The disease is spreading at a rapid rate.
    • a swift decision
    • The government took swift action.
    • a speedy recovery.

    Word Origin

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