snel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- express verb To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- quick adj Moving or happening fast.
- quickly adv Rapidly; at speed.
- rapid adj Happening or moving very quickly.
- snappy adjective Quick and to the point, often used approvingly.
- snell adjective Quick, sharp, or brisk — a mostly Scots and dialectal word.
Senses
snel is used for these senses in English:
- at speed With speed; quickly; rapidly.
- expedient Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
- expedient (obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
- express (not comparable) Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
- fast Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
- fast Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
- quick Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
- quick Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
expedient — full definition
- adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
express — full definition
- verb To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.
- adjective Fast and direct, especially referring to transport that skips stops.
- adjective Clearly and specifically stated, rather than implied.
- noun A fast, direct delivery or transport service.