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Entry: 1quick Function: adjective 1archaic: not dead : LIVING,
ALIVE 2 a: fast in understanding, thinking, or learning :
mentally keen b: reacting with speed and alertness c: aroused
immediately and easily <quick temper> d: fast in development or
occurrence <gave a quick look> e: marked by speed, readiness, or
promptness of action or movement - quickadverb - quick·lyadverb
- quick·nessnoun synonymsQUICK, PROMPT, READY, APT mean able to
respond right away. QUICK stresses that the response is
immediate and often suggests that the ability is part of one's
nature <she always had a quick mind>. PROMPT suggests that the
ability to respond quickly is the product of training and
discipline <the store gives prompt service>. READY suggests ease
or smoothness in response <he always had a ready answer to any
question>. APT stresses the person's intelligence or talent that
allows the giving of a quick response <an apt student who
learned computer programming