speedy
[ spee-dee ]
/ ˈspi di /
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adjective, speed·i·er, speed·i·est.
characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed: a speedy recovery.
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speedy
/ (ˈspiːdɪ) /
adjective speedier or speediest
characterized by speed of motion
done or decided without delay; quick
Derived forms of speedy
speedily, adverbspeediness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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