speeding

Pluralspeedings (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   Driving a car faster than the law allows.

   Like running down a hallway where the rule says to walk.

   She got a ticket for speeding last month.

   Speeding causes many accidents on highways every year.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Going faster than the law allows, said of a car or driver.

   The police chased the speeding car down the highway.

   A speeding motorist nearly hit the pedestrian at the crossing.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Moving very fast from one place to another.

   Like an arrow shot from a bow.

   The speeding train flew past the station without slowing.

   A speeding bullet shattered the window in seconds.

   Similarrushing, fast

   Oppositeslow

4. 4
   verb

   Present participle of speed. Use this form when the action is happening right now.

   The ambulance was speeding toward the hospital.

   Drivers caught speeding face heavy fines.

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5. 5
   adjective

   High from taking a drug called speed.

   By 3 a.m. he was still speeding and talking nonstop.

   She showed up speeding, eyes wide and jaw clenched.

   Similarwired, high, buzzing

   Oppositesober

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   A moment when something starts going faster.

   Like a car suddenly pushing down on the gas pedal.

   A sudden speeding of the current pulled the boat downstream.

   The doctor noted a speeding of her pulse during the test.

   Similaracceleration, quickening

   Oppositedeceleration, slowing, slowdown

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