Quicker - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Moving or able to move at high speed; done with little delay.
Synonyms:
faster, speedier, swifter, brisker
Part of Speech:
adjective, adverb
Antonyms:
slower, sluggish
Common Collocations:
quicker response, quicker pace, quicker results, quicker decision
Derivatives:
quickness, quickening
Usage Tips:
Use "quicker" for speed comparisons; avoid redundancy like "more quicker."
Common Phrases:
quicker than a wink, the quicker the better, quick on the draw
Etymology:
From Old English "cwic," meaning alive or lively; comparative form of "quick."
Examples:
- 1. She finished her homework quicker than her brother.
- 2. Can you walk a little quicker? We're late!
- 3. This route is quicker than the other one.
- 4. He replied quicker than I expected.