Speed
/spiːd/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Speed
noun
- The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.
"How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"
- The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
"Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions."
- The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
- The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
- The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
Anagrams of Speed
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
p3
e1
e1
d2
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Speed
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Speed"
Speed is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "speed" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Speed" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "speed" is a low-scoring word.