English

speed

spiːd
Meaning: the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The car was traveling at a high speed.
The car was traveling at a high speed.
The car can reach a maximum speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
The car can reach a maximum speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
Maintain a constant speed while driving.
Maintain a constant speed while driving.
The speed limit on this road is fifty miles per hour.
The speed limit on this road is fifty miles per hour.
The new engine will propel the boat at high speeds.
The new engine will propel the boat at high speeds.

Usage Notes

Used to describe how fast something is going. It can be measured in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

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