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speed
Definition:
(nou) distance travelled per unit time (nou) a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens (nou) changing location rapidly (nou) the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system (nou) a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Phonetic Transcription:
spiːd
Examples:
The speed is fast degrading.
He has the power of running at the speed of light and infinite stamina.
The speed of sonic is incredibly fast.
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