Definition: 1. A part of a river where the current is very fast. 2. Done or occurring in a brief period of time. 3. Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed.
Use 'rapid' in a sentence:
1. He walked at a rapid pace along Charles Street.
2. The company made a rapid profit growth in the last decade.
3. He has made rapid progress in his studies.
4. With the rapid development of technologies, the process of globalization is progressing quickly.
5. He insisted that the security council be reconvened that night to authorise the rapid reaction force.
6. His arm was a rapid blur of movement as he struck.
7. The development of technology is rapid.
8. She had a strong will and power of rapid decision.
9. Police pulled him over for doing 90 mph, making rapid changes and tailgating.
10. Police pulled him over doing 120km/ h, making rapid changes and tailgating.
11. Breathing becomes more rapid and sweating starts.
12. Leonard made a rapid calculation: he'd never make it in time.
13. He lives in Rapid City, South Dakota.
14. What's more, for all the rapid growth, significant questions and challenges remain.
15. The rapid development of technology means that she is now far behind, and will need retraining.
16. Cosmetics have created miracles for those who need rapid transformation or transformation.
17. Fear of rapid social change made temporary acquiescence in slavery tolerable in the South.
18. It's more convenient for modern people to live in a rapid way.
19. There was his rapid glance at the house, and supposing himself unseen.
20. However, his health took a rapid turn for the worse several months later.
21. Rapid population growth affects the society in various ways.
22. Overall, earth is warming at a rapid pace.
23. Overall earth is warming at a rapid pace.
24. Politicians are fond of promising rapid energy transitions.
25. His rapid rise to power has given him a near-mythic status in the industry.
26. The new digital technology would allow a rapid expansion in the number of TV channels.
27. It gives rapid relief from rheumatic aches and pains.
28. The metamorphosis from anxious wife to feted author was rapid and dramatic.
29. The rapid development of the Internet has created a boom in e-commerce.
30. This rapid zone of transition is called the upper timberline or tree line.
31. He walked at a rapid pace with his back straight and his head held erect.
32. The patient made a rapid recovery.
33. This signals a rapid change of mind by the government.
34. It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change.
35. Rapid urbanization brings with it a more westernized and generally more sugary diet.
36. The guard fired four shots in rapid succession.
37. The gunman fired three times in rapid succession.
38. Two rapid transit trains collided early this morning in Boston.
39. The problem of pollution arises along with the rapid development of industry.
40. Immersion in cold water resulted in rapid loss of heat.
41. We live in an age of rapid technological advance.
42. It seems reasonable to expect rapid urban growth.
43. The disease is spreading at a rapid rate.
44. Multiplication of cells leads to rapid growth of the organism.
45. We have developed rapid order processing to expedite deliveries to customers.
46. Dowie argued that the reduction, together with rapid wage growth, drove up prices.
47. The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.
48. Sales have levelled off after a period of rapid growth.
