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She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 1103
speed
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Meanings
noun
- the rate at which someone or something moves or operates or is able to move or operate.E.g. we turned on to the runway and began to gather speed
- each of the possible gear ratios of a bicycle or motor vehicle.
- the light-gathering power or f-number of a camera lens.
- an amphetamine drug, especially methamphetamine.
- success; prosperity.E.g. wish me good speed
verb
- move quickly.E.g. I got into the car and home we sped
- make prosperous or successful.E.g. may God speed you
- take or be under the influence of an amphetamine drug.E.g. more kids than ever are speeding, tripping, and getting stoned
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