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Speeds

Verb / spi:dz / Another word for speeds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The plural form of the noun 'speed', which refers to the rate at which something moves or operates.

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Common collocations

  • high speeds
  • low speeds
  • reduce speeds
  • increase speeds
  • top speed
  • cruising speed
  • at speed
  • breakneck speed

Word family

noun speed
verb speed
adjective speedy
adverb speedily

Usage note

The word 'speeds' is the plural of 'speed', referring to multiple instances or rates of motion. It can also be the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to speed'.

Example sentences

  1. The cheetah's speeds can reach up to 70 miles per hour.
  2. The train increases its speeds as it travels further down the track.
  3. The cyclist's speeds slowed down as they approached the steep hill.
  4. The computer's processing speeds have greatly improved over the years.
  5. The boat's speeds were restricted in the no-wake zone.

Quotes

  • "The speed of the leader determines the rate of the pack." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "Time and tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty." - Robert Frost
  • "Speed is a great asset; but it's greater when it's combined with quickness - and there's a big difference." - Ty Cobb

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