What is the meaning of rapid?

noun

  • A part of a river where the current is very fast.

adjective

  • Done or occurring in a brief period of time.
    • usage: "a rapid rise through the ranks"
  • Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed.
    • usage: "a rapid movement"; "a speedy car"; "a speedy errand boy"
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