1. the rate at which something moves or happens
2. rapidity of movement or action

1. to move or travel quickly
2. to cause something to move or happen faster

Examples

• The car reached a speed of 60 miles per hour.
• She typed with incredible speed and accuracy.
• The train sped through the countryside.
• We need to speed up the production process.
• The speed limit on this road is 35 mph.
• He was driving at high speed when the accident occurred.
• The new software will speed our work considerably.