Meaning
How fast something moves or is done.
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Word origin
From Old English sped, which first meant success or good luck, then quickness.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- sped
Grammar
Examples
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"Speed" is how fast something moves.
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Here "speed" means how quickly the car is going.
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"Speeds" is the plural, meaning more than one speed.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 7: speed, wild, chatter and 7 more words.