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changing location rapidly
(noun) pep pill, amphetamine, upper
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
the project advanced with gratifying speed
(noun) f number, focal ratio, stop number
the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
(noun) velocity
distance travelled per unit time
(verb) speed up, accelerate, quicken
move faster
The car accelerated
(verb) accelerate, speed up
cause to move faster
He accelerated the car
(verb) zip, travel rapidly, hurry
move very fast
The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
(verb) hasten, hotfoot, hie, cannonball along, bucket along, pelt along, belt along, step on it, race, rush, rush along
move fast
He rushed down the hall to receive his guests; The cars raced down the street