speeds (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /spiːdz/
Definition
The rate at which someone or something moves or operates.
Examples
The car was traveling at excessive speeds.
She works at a remarkable speed.
The speeds of the two processors were compared.
How to Use speeds
- at speed (prepositional phrase)
- Moving or operating quickly. — "The ambulance arrived at speed."
- at speeds of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating a specific rate of movement. — "The aircraft can fly at speeds of Mach 2."
- speed up (phrasal verb)
- To increase speed or rate. — "We need to speed up production to meet the deadline."
- speed limit (collocation)
- The maximum legal speed allowed. — "The speed limit on this road is 50 mph."
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