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Speed Synonyms Comparison Chart: fast vs quick vs rapid

This comparison visualizes how speed-related synonyms differ across nuance, formality, intensity, collocations, examples, and frequency.

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Linguistic Feature Synonym	fast	quick	rapid
Nuance	Emphasizes high speed; used both literally and figuratively (e.g., 'fast car', 'fast learner').	Suggests short duration or promptness; often about actions or responses rather than maximum speed.	More formal/technical; emphasizes swift rate or change, often measured or systemic (e.g., 'rapid growth').
Formality	Neutral to informal; common in everyday speech.	Neutral, slightly informal; versatile across spoken and written contexts.	Formal; frequently used in academic, technical, or journalistic contexts.
Intensity	Conveys high speed or intensity — immediate sense of swiftness.	Moderate intensity — emphasizes promptness or short duration rather than top speed.	High intensity with implication of rate or suddenness (e.g., 'rapid decline').
Common Collocations	fast car, fast food, run fast, fast asleep, at a fast pace	quick response, quick look, quick decision, quick snack, quick check	rapid growth, rapid decline, rapid increase, rapid response (technical/medical), rapid spread
Approx. Frequency (per million words)	120	70	18
Example Sentence	He drove too fast on the highway and got a ticket.	She gave a quick answer to the interviewer's question.	The city experienced a rapid increase in housing demand last year.

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