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speed n. [
velocity] distance travelled per unit time
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speed n. [
swiftness, fastness] a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed"
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speed v. [
rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along, step on it] move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
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speed v. [
accelerate, speed up, quicken] move faster; "The car accelerated"
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speed n. [
speeding, hurrying] changing location rapidly
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