quick (EN)

adjective, adverb, interjection, noun

adjective “quick”

1. moving or proceeding fast
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   The quick rabbit darted across the field before I could catch it.
2. happening or completed in a short amount of time
   She gave a quick answer to the question.
3. (followed by a noun) able to do the given thing fast
   She is a quick learner and picked up the new software in just a few hours.
4. mentally sharp and able to think fast
   The comedian is very quick, always surprising his audience.

adverb “quick”

1. in a fast manner
   She finished her homework quick.

interjection “quick”

1. used to tell someone to do something immediately
   Quick, grab the keys before the door locks!

noun “quick”

1. the sensitive area of flesh under the nails on fingers or toes
   She accidentally cut her nail too short and exposed the quick, causing it to bleed.