The meaning of RAPID is marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence. How to use rapid in a sentence.

The 1990s were a period of rapid change / growth. I was startled by a rapid movement to my left. His response to the accusation was rapid.

RAPID meaning: 1 : happening in a short amount of time happening quickly; 2 : having a fast rate

4 days ago · The 2025 FIDE World Rapid concluded in Doha on Sunday evening with new World Champions in both the Open and the Women’s competitions. After a stumble on day two, …

6 days ago · 16 Americans are competing in Doha, Qatar from Dec. 26 through 30 in the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships. Play began at 5 a.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 26 for …

A rapid change is one that happens very quickly. ...the country's rapid economic growth in the 1980s.

Definition of rapid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3 days ago · Magnus Carlsen reclaimed the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship after forfeiting the title last year over an infamous dress code violation for wearing jeans during the …

1. (of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick: a rapid transformation. 2. characterized by high speed: rapid movement. 3. acting or moving quickly; …

Occurring or happening quickly, with great speed or velocity. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the adjective rapid.