{"id":7636,"date":"2024-04-02T10:26:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T10:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7636"},"modified":"2024-10-22T02:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T02:53:24","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/","title":{"rendered":"What's the Difference Between \"Fast\" and \"Quick\"?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Basic_meanings\" >Basic meanings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Fast\" >Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Quickquickly\" >Quick\/quickly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Differences_in_usage\" >Differences in usage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Fast-2\" >Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Quickquickly-2\" >Quick\/quickly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Common_idioms_and_expressions_with_%E2%80%9Cfast%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cquick%E2%80%9D\" >Common idioms and expressions with &#8220;fast&#8221; and &#8220;quick&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Playing_it_fast_and_loose\" >Playing it fast and loose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Fast_friends\" >Fast friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Fast_asleep\" >Fast asleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#A_quick_fix\" >A quick fix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Think_quickly\" >Think quickly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Make_a_quick_buck\" >Make a quick buck<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Similar_vocabulary\" >Similar vocabulary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Swift\" >Swift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Rapid\" >Rapid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Speedy\" >Speedy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Nimble\" >Nimble<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-fast-and-quick\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Although they are very similar, there are important differences between \"fast\" and \"quick,\" two words for describing speed. Like other cases of vocabulary that are <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/pay-vs-spend-vs-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">almost the same<\/a>, you will need to consider the context and nuance in order to use them correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will explain these two words along with some others with similar meanings. We'll also introduce common expressions that include them in order to help you get a clear idea of the variety of ways they can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_meanings\"><\/span><strong>Basic meanings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053617\/pexels-jesse-zheng-1213294-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A white sports car driving at a fast speed\" class=\"wp-image-7640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053617\/pexels-jesse-zheng-1213294-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053617\/pexels-jesse-zheng-1213294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053617\/pexels-jesse-zheng-1213294-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053617\/pexels-jesse-zheng-1213294-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053617\/pexels-jesse-zheng-1213294-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast\"><\/span><strong>Fast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast basically refers to something moving or happening with speed. For example, you can use it to talk about things like cars or runners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">That car is really fast!<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The athlete is known for running fast.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quickquickly\"><\/span><strong>Quick\/quickly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick is an adjective, while quickly is the adverb form. In comparison to fast, which is more general, these two words often give a sense of urgency, as if something sudden is happening or needs to happen with speed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">His quick thinking helped us to find a solution before the deadline.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">She moved quickly to catch the falling glass.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_in_usage\"><\/span><strong>Differences in usage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053922\/gary-bendig-WPmPsdX2ySw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of birds flying during their migration\" class=\"wp-image-7641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053922\/gary-bendig-WPmPsdX2ySw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053922\/gary-bendig-WPmPsdX2ySw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053922\/gary-bendig-WPmPsdX2ySw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053922\/gary-bendig-WPmPsdX2ySw-unsplash-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053922\/gary-bendig-WPmPsdX2ySw-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand more about what makes these words different, let's take a closer look at the contexts in which they are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast-2\"><\/span><strong>Fast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast is generally used in a larger number of situations and describes the <strong>speed of an object, person or action over time or distance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">She can maintain a fast pace for an entire marathon.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The train travels fast across the countryside, covering great distances in short times.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">This computer processes data fast, even with complex tasks.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Birds <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/migrate\/nnaNmMrzQA-p94V93xXTiw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">migrate<\/a> over long distances at fast speeds.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quickquickly-2\"><\/span><strong>Quick\/quickly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, quick and quickly are often used to describe <strong>brief actions happening in a short period of time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the phrase \"He grabbed the ball quickly\" focuses on an action that happens in only a brief moment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">His reply was quicker than expected.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">She answered the question quickly, without hesitation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The cat quickly jumped on the toy.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">They quickly cleaned the room before the guests arrived.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, they are often used with imperatives for giving commands.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Come over here, quick!<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_idioms_and_expressions_with_%E2%80%9Cfast%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cquick%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Common idioms and expressions with &#8220;fast&#8221; and &#8220;quick&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053102\/joel-muniz-IZFY6VmuEj0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of women becoming friends\" class=\"wp-image-7639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053102\/joel-muniz-IZFY6VmuEj0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053102\/joel-muniz-IZFY6VmuEj0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053102\/joel-muniz-IZFY6VmuEj0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053102\/joel-muniz-IZFY6VmuEj0-unsplash-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12053102\/joel-muniz-IZFY6VmuEj0-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find each of the words we've covered so far in several common expressions. Sometimes the meaning is clear from the words alone, but in most cases, the figurative meanings must be memorized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playing_it_fast_and_loose\"><\/span><strong>Playing it fast and loose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: breaking or ignoring traditions or rules<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">He often plays it fast and loose with the regulations, which tends to get him into trouble.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast_friends\"><\/span><strong>Fast friends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: close friends<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">We became fast friends after working on the project together.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast_asleep\"><\/span><strong>Fast asleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: in deep sleep<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The children were fast asleep by eight o'clock.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_quick_fix\"><\/span><strong>A quick fix<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: a temporary solution that is usually of low quality<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Using tape is just a quick fix, not a permanent solution.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_quickly\"><\/span><strong>Think quickly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: processing information with speed, usually to make a decision<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">In emergency situations, it's important to think quickly and calmly.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_quick_buck\"><\/span><strong>Make a quick buck<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: earn money fast<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Many people try to make a quick buck by investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/stock-market-101-a-beginners-introduction\/70aIgLPgEe6tfq-SGwAL5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risky stocks<\/a>.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_vocabulary\"><\/span><strong>Similar vocabulary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12052903\/camilo-jimenez-vGu08RYjO-s-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An ambulance speeding down the street with its lights on\" class=\"wp-image-7637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12052903\/camilo-jimenez-vGu08RYjO-s-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12052903\/camilo-jimenez-vGu08RYjO-s-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12052903\/camilo-jimenez-vGu08RYjO-s-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12052903\/camilo-jimenez-vGu08RYjO-s-unsplash-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/12052903\/camilo-jimenez-vGu08RYjO-s-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other words similar to fast and quick that can be used in mostly the same ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swift\"><\/span><strong>Swift<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The swift response of the emergency services team saved many lives.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rapid\"><\/span><strong>Rapid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The city has experienced rapid growth over the past decade.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speedy\"><\/span><strong>Speedy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">We appreciated the speedy delivery of our order.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nimble\"><\/span><strong>Nimble<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The dancer was admired for her nimble footwork.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Note that \"nimble\" also includes the nuance of lightness, which allows for fast movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The differences between fast and quick may be trickier than you imagined. Just remember that quick refers to short moments, while fast usually implies a longer amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of how common these words are in daily conversations, you will have plenty of chances to practice using them. In time, you'll be able to use both naturally and without thinking about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to learn about the differences between other similar terms, <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-english-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article<\/a> explains many that are easy for learners to confuse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although they are very similar, there are important differences between \"fast\" and \"quick,\" two words for describing speed. 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