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rapid Synonyms

Another word for rapid

Choosing another word for rapid depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Happening in a short time or moving at a great rate of speed.

Usage Example

"The patient made a quick recovery after receiving the new medication."

Strongest
quick
fast
swift
speedy
Strong
brisk
prompt
hasty
expeditious
fleet

• noun (Context 2)

A fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river where the riverbed is relatively steep and rocky (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The experienced kayakers navigated the foaming rapids of the mountain gorge."

Strong
whitewater
chute
torrent
Weak
riffle

Opposites of rapid

The opposite of rapid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slow
gradual
sluggish
leisurely
unhurried
plodding
See all opposites of rapid

• Nearby Words

raper
rapeseed
rapey
rapid
rapidity
rapidly
rapidness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rapid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rapid
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