Transcription
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- [rap-id fahyuh r]
- /ˈræp ɪd faɪər/
- /ˈræpɪd ˈfaɪə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rap-id fahyuh r]
- /ˈræp ɪd faɪər/
Definitions of rapid-fire word
- adjective rapid-fire characterized by, delivered, or occurring in rapid succession: rapid-fire questions; rapid-fire events. 1
- adjective rapid-fire Military. discharging in rapid fire: rapid-fire rifles. 1
- adjective rapid-fire discharging, operating, etc., at a rate more rapid than normal: a rapid-fire staple gun. 1
- noun rapid-fire a rate of firing small arms that is intermediate between slow fire and quick fire. 1
- adjective rapid-fire A rapid-fire gun is one that shoots a lot of bullets very quickly, one after the other. 0
- adjective rapid-fire A rapid-fire conversation or speech is one in which people talk or reply very quickly. 0
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Origin of rapid-fire
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Rapid-fire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rapid-fire popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for rapid-fire
adj rapid-fire
- alacritous — cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Antonyms for rapid-fire
adjective rapid-fire
- halted — Simple past tense and past participle of halt.
See also
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