quick
[kwɪk]
Definition:
1. Accomplished rapidly and without delay.
2. With little or no delay.
3. Hurried and brief.
'quick' example sentence:
- She gave him a quick sidelong glance.
- Her quick action saved the child's life.
- Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving.
- These cakes are very quick and easy to make.
- He had a quick swill of wine.
- She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps.
- She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.
- I gave the plants a quick spray.
- The kids were quick to learn.
- Why don't you have a quick kip?
- Come as quick as you can!
- Come on! Quick! They'll see us!
- The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery.
- The quickest means of travel is by plane.
- Quick ─ go and get a cloth!
- Quick, get help!
- He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her.
- He's a quick study.
- I threw together a quick meal.
- She gave him a quick glance.
- My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety.
- Quick, bag that table over there!
- I think I'm a reasonably quick learner.
- He kept giving quick blinks.
- She gave her knee a quick rub.
- Quick —go and get a cloth!
- Are you sure this is the quickest way?
- Don't be so quick to take offence.
- I got away as quick as I could.
- He is very quick to catch on to things.
- Would you like a quick drink?
- Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make.
- His quick thinking saved her life.
- I'll just have a quick wash before dinner.
- Can you give the table a quick wipe?
- It's quicker by train.
- We need to make a quick decision.
- Could I have a quick word with you?
- I had to do some quick thinking.
- The company wants quick results.
- This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker.
- He fired three shots in quick succession .
- I gave it a quick brush with my hairbrush.
- They had three children in quick succession.
- A quick stir will mix them thoroughly.
- The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station.
- 'Quick, jump!' he shouted.
- I'm normally quick to complain about shoddy service.
- There is no quick fix for the steel industry.
- It's another of his schemes to get rich quick.
- Let's go for a quick swim in the pool.
- Try to be quick ! We're late already.
- Have you finished already? That was quick!
- Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening.
- You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare.
- The quick handshake was firm and cool.