speed
speed
rate of movement
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speed with Russian translation
speed usage examples
Мотоцикл развил большую скорость на прямой дороге.
The motorcycle reached a high speed on the straight road.
Пожалуйста, следите за скоростью перед камерой.
Please check your speed before the camera.
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speed belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
speed synonyms
What's the difference between speed / velocity / tempo / rate / pace / rapidity
General measure of how fast something moves or operates.
The car increased its speed on the motorway.
Машина увеличила скорость на трассе.
In physics, velocity is speed with a direction (a vector); in everyday use often used interchangeably with 'speed'.
The scientist measured the object's velocity and direction.
Учёный измерил скорость объекта и направление его движения.
Often refers to rhythm or rate (especially in music); used metaphorically for pace of activity.
The tempo of traffic slowed during rush hour.
Темп движения замедлился в час-пик.
A general measure per unit time (rate of change, flow rate); not specific to physical movement.
The rate of traffic flow increased after the lights changed.
Темп/скорость потока транспорта увеличился после смены светофора.
Refers to walking/running speed or the rate of progress; often personal or contextual rather than a general measure.
He kept a steady pace on the motorway.
Он держал стабильный темп на магистрали.
A more formal or literary word for quickness or swiftness; less common in everyday speech.
The rapidity of the car's movement alarmed the passengers.
Быстрота движения автомобиля встревожила пассажиров.
Emphatic or somewhat literary synonym for quick movement or action.
The swiftness of the wind forced the convoy to slow down.
Быстрота ветра заставила колонну снизить скорость.
Often refers to speed of action or reaction rather than movement over distance.
The driver's quickness in braking prevented a collision.
Проворность водителя при торможении предотвратила столкновение.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce speed and what this word means
speed translation: скорость. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce speed
/ˈspiːd/
speed translation
скорость
speed examples
The motorcycle reached a high speed on the straight road.
speed transcription
/ˈspiːd/, /ˈspiːd/
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Questions about this word
speed meaning: what does it mean?
rate of movement
speed pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
speed is pronounced as /ˈspiːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
speed definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The motorcycle reached a high speed on the straight road. Translation: Мотоцикл развил большую скорость на прямой дороге.
Is speed part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, speed (скорость) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is speed part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, speed (скорость) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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