rapid-fire
The word “rapid-fire” has 3 syllables: rap-id-fire.
It's pronounced as /ˈræpɪd faɪər/.
What is synonym and antonym for rapid-fire?
In the thesaurus, “rapid-fire” has 12 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rapid-fire along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rapid-fire
- accelerated
- brisk
- expeditious
- fast
- galloping
- hasty
- hurried
- immediate
- prompt
- quick
- rapid
- swift
Antonyms for rapid-fire
- crawling
- delayed
- deliberate
- dragging
- languid
- leisurely
- lingering
- plodding
- pokey
- slow
- sluggish
- unhurried
Meanings of rapid-fire
- adjective
- (of a gun) Able to fire bullets in quick succession.
- (of a series of questions, etc.) Delivered in a rapid continuous stream.
Example Sentences
- The speaker delivered a rapid-fire series of questions, leaving no time for answers.
- The rapid-fire bursts from the machine gun echoed through the battlefield.
- In the debate, the two opponents exchanged rapid-fire arguments, each trying to outdo the other.
- The reporter asked rapid-fire questions to the politician during the press conference.
- The rapid-fire pace of the action scenes kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rapid-fire, such as: accelerated, brisk, crawling, delayed, deliberate, dragging, expeditious.
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