Plural for the rapidity of movement or action
“Social media can amplify news and accelerate the speed by which it travels.”
Plural for the rate at which someone or something moves or operates, or is able to move or operate
“We continued to drive down the road at a reasonable speed.”
(slang) Plural for a personal preference
“That kind of formulaic romantic comedy is just my speed.”
To move quickly
“Let's just speed through the boring parts of this town so we can spend more time in the more exciting areas.”
To advance, or give a boost to
“Working with a skilled and experienced mentor will certainly speed your progress.”
To drive fast, especially beyond the legal speed limit
“Don't speed in this zone, unless you want to get a ticket.”
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