quicker
quicker — adjective
- quickerpositive
- quickerercomparative
- quickerestsuperlative
1. taking less time to happen or finish than something else
taking less time to happen or finish than something else
The new train line is much quicker than the old bus through the city centre.
quicker than for comparing speed
Brandon found a quicker way to check all the invoices each Friday morning.
A quicker response from the fire crew saved the family's home from the blaze.
Eli's recovery was much quicker than the doctors had predicted after the operation.
Henrik found that sending a voice message was quicker than typing a long reply to the team.
- slower
taking more time
文法句型
quicker than + noun or clause
常見錯誤
2. able to move the body or perform a physical action with more speed than someone
able to move the body or perform a physical action with more speed than someone or something else
Inês is much quicker on her feet than anyone else on the netball court.
quicker on [body part] for physical speed
The younger horse proved quicker in the final two hundred metres of the race.
Layla's hands are quicker than mine when she wraps the pastries each morning.
A chef needs to be quicker during the dinner rush than at a quiet lunchtime.
The delivery rider was quicker on his bike than the courier in a van.
- nimbler
emphasises light, easy physical movement
- more agile
stresses the ability to change direction or position quickly
- swifter
literary; implies smooth, flowing physical speed
- more sluggish
suggests a lack of energy as well as speed
文法句型
quicker than + noun
quicker on + body part
3. able to notice details, spot patterns, or figure something out in the moment fas
able to notice details, spot patterns, or figure something out in the moment faster than other people — catching what others overlook and reaching the right answer first
Kemi is much quicker than her classmates at spotting mistakes in the computer code.
quicker at + -ing for mental ability
The older detective was quicker to notice the small lie buried in the witness's account.
Reuben's mind is quicker in the early morning before the office fills with noise.
Tomás had a quicker grasp of the new software than the rest of the IT department.
The chess champion was quicker to see the trap than her much older opponent.
- sharper
emphasises keen intelligence and the ability to notice fine details
- more astute
formal; stresses practical judgement and shrewdness
- brighter
more general term for intelligence; less about speed specifically
- slower
taking longer to understand or notice things
文法句型
quicker at + -ing
quicker to + verb
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person or a person's mind. Often used with 'at + -ing' to specify the skill or 'to + verb' for noticing or understanding something. Describes real-time mental speed — spotting, noticing, working things out on the spot — not the longer process of studying and mastering a subject (see sense 5).
4. acting or speaking too fast, before stopping to think about what might go wrong
acting or speaking too fast, before stopping to think about what might go wrong
Rin was quicker to lose her temper after the baby started sleeping badly at night.
quicker to + verb for readiness to react
Takeshi's new boss was quicker to point out mistakes than to offer any real help.
Folake was much quicker to judge new neighbours before she moved to a diverse city.
The celebrity was quicker to sue the newspaper than to check the facts first.
- more impulsive
focuses on acting on sudden feelings without reflection
- more rash
stronger negative connotation; implies recklessness
- hastier
similar meaning but less common in everyday speech
文法句型
quicker to + verb
用法筆記
Often carries a negative sense of being too hasty or impulsive. Frequently used in the pattern 'quicker to + verb' to describe someone's readiness to react in a certain way.
5. able to pick up a new subject or practical skill faster than other people — need
able to pick up a new subject or practical skill faster than other people — needing less study time or fewer attempts to become good at something
Charlotte is a quicker learner than most of the apprentices the workshop has taken on.
a quicker learner for describing someone's ability
Some teenagers are quicker at picking up foreign languages than their parents are.
At the piano class, Gabriel picked up each new piece quicker than his older sister did.
The new hire was quicker to master the booking system than the rest of the front-desk team.
- more receptive
stresses openness to new ideas rather than raw speed of learning
- more apt
formal; suggests natural talent for learning
- a faster study
similar meaning; 'study' here is a noun meaning 'one who studies'
文法句型
a quicker learner
quicker at + -ing
quicker to + verb
用法筆記
Frequently used in the pattern 'a quicker learner/study than' or 'quicker at + -ing.' Describes learning over time through study or practice, unlike sense 3 which is about in-the-moment mental speed — noticing, spotting, or figuring something out on the spot.
6. finished or produced more quickly than another thing but with less care taken, s
finished or produced more quickly than another thing but with less care taken, so the result is usually not as good
The quicker repair job on the roof did not survive the first heavy rainstorm.
quicker + noun for something done hastily
Lien noticed the quicker stitching on the hem meant the fabric would soon tear.
A quicker vote by the town council put up the new bridge without checking the riverbed first.
Camila's quicker sketch caught the mood of the scene but missed several key details.
The quicker training at the Rodrigues garage left new mechanics unsure about fixing electric cars.
- more hurried
stresses the pressure of time more than the loss of quality
- more cursory
formal; explicitly means superficial and lacking attention to detail
- rush job
noun phrase, not a direct synonym; describes the resulting product
文法句型
quicker + noun
用法筆記
Often implies a trade-off where speed comes at the cost of quality. The noun that follows 'quicker' is something the speaker views as rushed or insufficiently careful.
quicker — exclamation
1. used to tell someone to move or act with more speed, especially when time is sho
used to tell someone to move or act with more speed, especially when time is short
Quicker! The last bus leaves in three minutes and we are still on the other side of the square!
exclamation for urging greater speed
Quicker, children — your grandfather is already waiting for us in the car.
Quicker! Your mother is holding the door and her arms are full of heavy shopping bags.
Quicker, everyone — the show begins in five minutes and we are still stuck outside.
用法筆記
Less common than the simpler 'Quick!' but used when comparing the current speed to a faster one that is needed. Often shouted or said with urgency.
quicker — adverb
1. with more speed; taking less time to do an action than something else
with more speed; taking less time to do an action than something else
The night nurse responded to the alarm much quicker than the day staff did.
quicker as adverb: responded quicker
You will reach the station quicker if you take the narrow path through the park.
Lien spoke much quicker when she got nervous during the job interview.
The cut on his knee healed quicker after the nurse changed the dressing every day.
- more quickly
preferred in formal writing and more common overall as an adverb
- faster
common in everyday speech; interchangeable with quicker in most contexts
文法句型
verb + quicker than
用法筆記
In formal writing, 'more quickly' is often preferred over 'quicker' as an adverb. 'Quicker' as an adverb is common in everyday speech and informal writing.