speed

[spiːd]

Definition:
1. Move faster.
2. Distance travelled per unit time.
3. A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens.
4. Changing location rapidly.

Use 'speed' in a sentence:

1. A car flashed past them at speed.
2. He reduced speed and turned sharp left.
3. The drugs will speed her recovery.
4. Speed is the essential ingredient of all athletics.
5. The truck gathered speed.
6. Jack drove to the hospital at breakneck speed.
7. He has acted with commendable speed.
8. He drove off at high speed.
9. We rounded the bend at high speed.
10. Police pursued the car at high speed.
11. The engine is very noisy at high speed.
12. The boy was hit by a speeding car.
13. We're descending now at dizzying speed.
14. What impressed him most was their speed.
15. Hold your speed at 70.
16. The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine.
17. The designers have sacrificed speed for fuel economy.
18. Reduce speed now.
19. He was breaking the speed limit.
20. The car was travelling at top speed.
21. She felt exhilarated with the speed.
22. We drove along at a terrific speed.
23. Pull the lever towards you to adjust the speed.
24. The latest computers can work at a blindingly fast speed.
25. The car was gathering speed.
26. A ship's speed is measured in knots.
27. This sport demands both speed and strength.
28. Speed is key at this point.
29. He was driving without regard to speed limits.
30. They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit.
31. The train was losing speed.
32. You should always keep to the speed limit.
33. Speed had always exhilarated him.
34. It is vital to keep a check on your speed.
35. Lack of food and water provided much of the impulsion for their speed.
36. I got done for speeding on my way back.
37. The train began to pick up speed.
38. Top speed is 120 miles per hour.
39. The speed at which everything moved felt strange.
40. You must drop your speed in built-up areas.
41. He was driving at well over the speed limit.
42. I was amazed at his speed of working.
43. For speed we used packets of pizza dough mix.
44. Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly.
45. The new speed limit on this road becomes effective from 1 June.
46. The accident was due to excessive speed.
47. It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced.
48. This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed.
49. The course allows students to progress at their own speed.
50. This system helps speed up access times.
51. A radar gun timed the speed of the baseball.
52. The drill has variable speed control.