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Spell Bee Word: rapid


Basic Details

Word: Rapid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Very fast or quick.

Synonyms: quick, fast, speedy, swift

Antonyms: slow

How to Spell Rapid

Syllables: rap - id

Tricky part: Rapid has only one p, even though the a is short. Children often double it.

Watch out for: rappid, rapud, rapit

Memory tip: Rapid is rap + id. A rapid rap on the door is quick, and it needs just one p.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The river was rapid after the rain.

Example 2: Grandpa made a rapid recovery after his fever.

Example 3: We heard the rapid tap of the drum.

Fun Fact

Rapids are fast, rough stretches of a river. People go river rafting on the rapids of the Ganga near Rishikesh.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) solid
b) timid
c) vivid
d) rappid

Show answer

d) rappid. Rapid, like timid and vivid, has a single letter in the middle.

Jumble Tumble

Choose the correct sequence of the jumbled letters to form a meaningful word:

pidar 12345

a) 54123
b) 51423
c) 54132
d) 45123

Show answer

a) 54123. R is the fifth letter and a the fourth; then come p, i and d.

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

ra_ _d

a) po
b) pa
c) pu
d) pi

Show answer

d) pi. One p and then i give rapid.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rapid means ___.

a) very slow
b) very tall
c) very fast
d) very cold

Show answer

c) very fast

2. Which is the opposite of rapid?

a) quick
b) speedy
c) swift
d) slow

Show answer

d) slow

Associated Words

observancepanickedexpelvolatilepraiseworthy
rigidmethodicalvagueunbeatabletransferring

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