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Nov 7, 2009
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Synonyms for quick

Noun

1. quick, area, region
usage: any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

Adjective

1. quick, speedy, fast (vs. slow)
usage: accomplished rapidly and without delay; "was quick to make friends"; "his quick reaction prevented an accident"; "hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem"; "a speedy recovery"; "he has a right to a speedy trial"
2. flying, quick, fast, hurried (vs. unhurried)
usage: hurried and brief; "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"
3. agile, nimble, quick, spry, active (vs. inactive)
usage: moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it"
4. quick, ready, intelligent (vs. unintelligent)
usage: apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; "a quick mind"; "a ready wit"
5. immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway, fast (vs. slow)
usage: performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
6. quick, warm, excitable (vs. unexcitable)
usage: easily aroused or excited; "a quick temper"; "a warm temper"

Adverb

1. promptly, quickly, quick
usage: with little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!"
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