Quick ( adjective , noun , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Quick ( adjective )

1. Moving or capable of moving with great speed.
2. Performed or occurring within a short time.
3. Performed or occurring with little or no delay.
4. Sharp or keen in response or reaction.
5. Alert and on the lookout; vigilant.

Origin:

From the old english word "cwic" meaning "alive" or "living".

Examples:

1. The rabbit was quick and managed to escape.
2. He was quick to react to the change in the situation.
3. The restaurant promises quick service.
4. She was quick to understand the instructions.
5. The quick fox jumps over the lazy dog.

(As a noun)

Quick ( noun )

The living body, especially of an animal.

Origin:

From the old english word "cwic" meaning "alive" or "living".

Examples:

1. The quick and the dead.
2. Cut the quick of a nail.
3. The wound was bleeding, but it wasn"t deep, it didn"t reach the quick.

(As an adverb)

Quick ( adverb )

With great speed; rapidly.

Origin:

From the old english word "cwic" meaning "alive" or "living".

Examples:

1. He ran quick across the field.
2. She spoke quick and quietly.
3. The horse ran quick and steady.
4. The dog barked quick and loud.
5. The car drove quick and smoothly.