speed

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Noun
distance travelled per unit time
Noun
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed"
Noun
changing location rapidly
Noun
the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
Noun
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Verb
move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
Verb
move faster; "The car accelerated"
Verb
move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
Verb
travel at an excessive or illegal velocity; "I got a ticket for speeding"
Verb
cause to move faster; "He accelerated the car"
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