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SPEEDS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Speeds.

Speeds - as a noun

A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

Example: "The project advanced with gratifying speed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fastness11swiftness15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pace8rate4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Changing location rapidly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurrying15speeding12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
f numberfocal ratiostop number

A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amphetamine20pep pillupper9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drug of abusestreet drugexcitant17stimulant11stimulant drug
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Speeds - as a verb

Move hurridly

Example: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghasten9hie6hotfoot13pelt alongrace6rush7rush alongstep on it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move faster

Example: "The car accelerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accelerate14quicken22speed up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deepen9intensify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move very fast

Example: "The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurry11travel rapidlyzip14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel at an excessive or illegal velocity

Example: "I got a ticket for speeding"

Cause to move faster

Example: "He accelerated the car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accelerate14speed up

Example Sentences

"He speeds up the car on the straight road."
"She speeds through her homework to have more free time."
"The cyclist speeds down the hill, leaving others behind."
"He always speeds when he's running late."
"The runner speeds across the finish line, setting a new record."
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Word Game Points

Is SPEEDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speeds is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPEEDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SPEEDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speeds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPEEDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SPEEDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speeds is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPEEDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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