クイック - The Free Dictionaryによる定義

Quick - definition of quick by The Free Dictionary Quick - definition of quick by The Free Dictionary https://www.thefreedictionary.com/quick Printer Friendly quick Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Financial , Acronyms , Idioms , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . quick (kwĭk) adj. quick·er , quick·est 1. Moving or functioning rapidly and energetically; speedy: an animal that is quick enough to escape most predators. 2. Learning, thinking, or understanding with speed and dexterity; bright: a quick mind. 3. a. Perceiving or responding with speed and sensitivity; keen: quick reflexes. b. Reacting immediately and sharply: a quick temper. 4. a. Occurring, achieved, or acquired in a relatively brief period of time: a quick rise through the ranks; a quick profit. b. Done or occurring immediately: a quick inspection. See Synonyms at fast 1 . 5. Tending to react hastily: quick to find fault. 6. Archaic a. Alive. b. Pregnant. n. 1. Sensitive or raw exposed flesh, as under the fingernails. 2. The most personal and sensitive aspect of the emotions: The remark cut her to the quick. 3. The living: the quick and the dead. 4. The vital core; the essence: got to the quick of the matter. adv. quicker , quickest Quickly; promptly. [Middle English, alive, lively, quick , from Old English cwicu , alive ; see g w ei- in Indo-European roots .] quick′ly adv. quick′ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. quick ( kwɪk ) adj 1. (of an action, movement, etc) performed or occurring during a comparatively short time: a quick move . 2. lasting a comparatively short time; brief: a quick flight . 3. accomplishing something in a time that is shorter than normal: a quick worker . 4. characterized by rapidity of movement; swift or fast: a quick walker . 5. immediate or prompt: a quick reply . 6. ( postpositive ) eager or ready to perform (an action): quick to criticize . 7. responsive to stimulation; perceptive or alert; lively: a quick eye . 8. eager or enthusiastic for learning: a quick intelligence . 9. easily excited or aroused: a quick temper . 10. skilfully swift or nimble in one's movements or actions; deft: quick fingers . 11. archaic a. alive; living b. ( as noun ) living people (esp in the phrase the quick and the dead ) 12. archaic or dialect lively or eager: a quick dog . 13. (of a fire) burning briskly 14. (Botany) composed of living plants: a quick hedge . 15. dialect (of sand) lacking firmness through being wet 16. (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) quick with child archaic pregnant, esp being in an advanced state of pregnancy, when the movements of the fetus can be felt n 17. (Anatomy) any area of living flesh that is highly sensitive to pain or touch, esp that under a toenail or fingernail or around a healing wound 18. the vital or most important part (of a thing) 19. (Agriculture) short for quickset 1 20. cut someone to the quick to hurt someone's feelings deeply; offend gravely adv 21. in a rapid or speedy manner; swiftly 22. soon: I hope he comes quick . interj a command requiring the hearer to perform an action immediately or in as short a time as possible [Old English cwicu living; related to Old Saxon quik, Old High German queck, Old Norse kvikr alive, Latin vīvus alive, Greek bios life] ˈquickly adv ˈquickness n Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 quick (kwɪk) adj.andadv. -er, -est, n. adj. 1. done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity: a quick response. 2. completed in a short time: a quick shower. 3. moving with speed: a quick fox. 4. easily provoked or excited: a quick temper. 5. keenly responsive; lively; acute: a quick wit. 6. acting with swiftness or rapidity: a quick worker. 7. prompt or swift in doing, perceiving, or understanding: quick to respond; a quick eye. 8. (of a bend or curve) sharp: a quick bend in the road. 9. brisk, as fire, flames, or heat. 10. Archaic. a. endowed with life. b. having a high degree of energy or activity. n. 11. living persons: the quick and the dead. 12. the tender, sensitive flesh of the living body, esp. that under the nails. 13. the vital or most important part. adv. 14. quickly. [before 900; Middle English quik lively, moving, swift; Old English cwic, cwicu living; c. German queck, keck, Old Norse kvikr ] quick′ness, n. syn: quick , fast , swift , rapid describe a speedy rate of motion or progress. quick applies particularly to an action or reaction that is almost instantaneous, or of brief duration: to take a quick look around. fast refers to a person or thing that acts or moves speedily; when used of communication or transportation, it suggests a definite goal and continuous movement: a fast swimmer; a fast train. swift , a more formal word, suggests great speed as well as graceful movement: The panther is a swift animal. rapid applies to one or a series of actions or movements; it stresses the rate of speed: to perform rapid calculations. See also sharp. usage: The difference between the adverbial forms quick and quickly is frequently stylistic. quick is informal, more often used in short spoken sentences, esp. imperative ones: Come quick! The roof is leaking. quickly is the usual form in writing, both in the preverb position ( We quickly realized that attempts to negotiate would be futile ) and following verbs other than imperatives ( She turned quickly and sat down ). See also slow, sure. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. quick - Any tender or sensitive flesh, as under the nails, around a sore or wound, or under a hoof. See also related terms for nails . Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. Quick those who are alive; live plants collectively . especially hawthorne; of ten used in the phrase the quick and the dead. Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Thesaurus Antonyms Related Words Synonyms Legend: Switch to new thesaurus Noun 1. quick - any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) region , area - a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region" Adj. 1. quick - accomplished rapidly and without delay; "was quick to make friends"; "his quick reaction prevented an accident"; "hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem"; "a speedy recovery"; "he has a right to a speedy trial" speedy fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car" 2. quick - hurried and brief; "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit" flying , fast hurried - moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste; "a hurried trip to the store"; "the hurried life of a city"; "a hurried job" 3. quick - moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it" agile , nimble , spry active - characterized by energetic activity; "an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action" 4. quick - apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; "a quick mind"; "a ready wit" ready intelligent - having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree; "is there intelligent life in the universe?"; "an intelligent question" 5. quick - performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial" straightaway , prompt , immediate fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car" 6. quick - easily aroused or excited; "a quick temper"; "a warm temper" warm excitable - easily excited Adv. 1. quick - with little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!" promptly , quickly Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. quick adjective 1. fast , swift , speedy , express , active , cracking (Brit. informal) , smart , rapid , fleet , brisk , hasty , headlong , nippy (informal) , pdq (slang) Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace. fast slow , sluggish 2. brief , passing , hurried , flying , fleeting , summary , lightning , short-lived , hasty , cursory , perfunctory I just popped in for a quick chat. brief long , gradual 3. instant , immediate , instantaneous , speedy These investors feel the need to make quick profits. 4. immediate , instant , prompt , sudden , abrupt , instantaneous , expeditious The President has admitted there is no quick end in sight. 5. excitable , passionate , impatient , abrupt , hasty , irritable , touchy , curt , petulant , irascible , testy , chippy (informal) She had inherited her father's quick temper. excitable patient , calm , restrained 6. intelligent , bright (informal) , alert , sharp , acute , smart , clever , all there (informal) , shrewd , discerning , astute , receptive , perceptive , quick-witted , quick on the uptake (informal) , nimble-witted The older adults are not as quick in their thinking. intelligent stupid , unintelligent adverb 1. fast , soon , quickly , promptly , swiftly , speedily I got away as quick as I could. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 quick adjective 1. Characterized by great celerity: breakneck , expeditious , fast , fleet , rapid , speedy , swift . Informal: hell-f