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быстрый

rapid

Meaning of быстрый

very fast

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Russian[ˈbɨstrɨj]
rapid
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быстрый with English translation

быстрый usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The river had a rapid current after the rain.

После дождя у реки было быстрое течение.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Her rapid reply surprised everyone.

Её быстрый ответ удивил всех.

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быстрый belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

быстрыйrapid
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

быстрый synonyms

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What's the difference between быстрый / скорый / стремительный / мгновенный

🇷🇺Russian
быстрый

rapid — very fast

B1Often

The river had a rapid current after the rain.

После дождя у реки было быстрое течение.

С
🇷🇺Russian
скорый

Means “coming very soon” or “without delay”; often sounds a bit more formal or bookish.

B2Often

A prompt answer will help avoid delay.

Скорый ответ поможет избежать задержки.

С
🇷🇺Russian
стремительный

Emphasizes very high speed, sharpness, and dynamic movement; often used figuratively.

B2Often

The rapid development of technology is changing our lives.

Стремительное развитие технологий меняет нашу жизнь.

М
🇷🇺Russian
мгновенный

Means “happening in an instant,” with almost no waiting time.

B2Often

An instant reply came to the phone.

Мгновенный ответ пришёл на телефон.

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How to pronounce быстрый and what this word means

быстрый translation: rapid. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce быстрый

[ˈbɨstrɨj]

быстрый translation

rapid

быстрый examples

The river had a rapid current after the rain.

быстрый transcription

[ˈbɨstrɨj]

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быстрый meaning: what does it mean?

очень быстрый, происходящий за короткое время

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The river had a rapid current after the rain. Translation: После дождя у реки было быстрое течение.

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