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quick

UK
/kwɪk/
US
/kwɪk/
quick frozen

Translations

quicknoun
Rare and archaic; chiefly in fixed phrases such as 'the quick and the dead'.
quickadjective
Commonly used attributively; regular comparison.
quickadverb
Informal flat adverb; standard language often prefers 'quickly'.
quickinterjection
Used to urge haste or immediate action.
quickadjective
quicker
Comp.
quickest
Super.
UK
/kwɪk/
US
/kwɪk/
He is a quick runner.
Он быстрый бегун.
скорыйОбычно о реакции, ответе, помощи.
She gave a quick response.
Она дала скорый ответ.
проворныйО движениях и действиях.
The cat is quick and agile.
Кошка проворная и ловкая.
сообразительныйО человеке, быстро понимающем новое.
He is quick to grasp new concepts in mathematics.
Он сообразительный и быстро усваивает новые понятия в математике.
Additional translations
оперативныйО реакции, помощи, работе; деловой стиль.
живойУстар., книжн.; обычно в выражении 'the quick and the dead'.
шустрыйРазг.; о человеке, ребёнке или животном, быстро и ловко двигающемся.
мгновенныйО действии или реакции без заметной задержки.
Synonyms
fast
rapid
swift
speedy
hasty
prompt
brisk
expeditious
Antonyms
slow
quickadverb
UK
/kwɪk/
US
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Used informally as an adverb meaning "quickly".
She moved quick across the room.
Она быстро прошла через комнату.
Additional translations
скорееРазг.; при побуждении к немедленному действию.
Synonyms
quickly
rapidly
swiftly
promptly
speedily
briskly
hastily
immediately
instantly
straightaway
pronto
without delay
asap
quicknoun
quicks
pl
UK
/kwɪk/
US
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живая тканьАнат.
She accidentally cut into the quick while trimming her nails, causing a sharp pain.
Она случайно задела живую ткань, подстригая ногти, и почувствовала резкую боль.
Additional translations
живыеКнижн., библ.
живое местоФигурально.
Synonyms
flesh
living flesh
sensitive flesh
the living
living people
quickverb
quicked
Past Simple
quicked
Past Participle
quicking
Gerund
Archaic, rare: chiefly intransitive, meaning “to quicken; to come to life or revive”.
The seed quicked and sent up a tender shoot.
Семя ожило и пустило нежный росток.
Additional translations
оживлятьУстар., редко; переходное значение.
Synonyms
hasten
accelerate
speed
speed up
expedite
stimulate
enliven
animate
revive
invigorate
rouse
awaken
vivify
quickinterjection
Used as a standalone exclamation to urge rapid action.
скорейПобуждение к немедленному действию.
Quick! Get inside before the storm hits.
Скорей! Заходите внутрь, пока не начнётся буря.
Additional translations
живоРазг., приказ.
Synonyms
Hurry!
Hurry up!
Now!
Come on!
Make haste!
Get a move on!
Move!
Step on it!
Shake a leg!

Definitions

quicknoun
the sensitive flesh beneath a nail, tooth, wound, or other surface
The splinter went into the quick.
the living; living people, especially in the fixed phrase 'the quick and the dead'
The warning was meant for the quick and the dead.
quickadjective
moving or done with speed; fast
She made a quick escape.
prompt or immediate in response; done without delay
He was quick to apologize.
mentally sharp, alert, or perceptive
She has a quick mind.
quickadverb
rapidly; quickly
Come quick!
quickinterjection
used to tell someone to hurry or act immediately
Quick! Close the door!
quickadjective
Moving fast or doing something in a short time.
She made a quick decision to leave the party early.
Prompt to understand, think, or learn; intelligent.
He is quick to grasp new concepts in mathematics.
Occurring with little or no delay.
The quick response from the emergency services saved lives.
Alive; living (now chiefly in idioms or archaic usage).
The phrase "the quick and the dead" contrasts those who are alive with those who have passed away.
Pregnant and able to feel fetal movement; in the stage of pregnancy when the fetus is felt to stir (archaic, chiefly in the phrase "quick with child").
In many old statutes, a woman who was quick with child could not be executed.
quickadverb
Quickly; at a rapid pace or without delay (informal).
Come quick or we'll miss the bus.
quicknoun
A sensitive area of flesh, especially under a fingernail or toenail.
She accidentally cut into the quick while trimming her nails, causing a sharp pain.
(usually preceded by "the") Living people; those who are alive.
The sermon spoke of the resurrection of the quick and the dead.
The most sensitive or vital part of something; the very core.
Her words cut him to the quick.
quickverb
(archaic) To come to life or make alive; to quicken or revive.
The seed quicked and sent up a tender shoot.
quickinterjection
An exclamation urging someone to act or move swiftly.
Quick! Get inside before the storm hits.
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