mear — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- fiery adj Consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing.
- finger noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
- hasty adj Done too quickly, without enough thought or care.
- nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
- precipitate verb To cause something to happen suddenly, often before it is ready to.
- quick adj Moving or happening fast.
- rash adj Acting too quickly without thinking through the consequences.
- snappy adjective Quick and to the point, often used approvingly.
- spirited adjective Full of energy, courage, or enthusiasm.
- toe noun Any of the five digits at the end of the human foot.
Senses
mear is used for these senses in English:
- fast Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
- fiery Tempestuous or emotionally volatile; sulfurous.
- finger (anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
- nimble Quick and light in movement or action.
- precipitate With a hasty impulse; hurried; headstrong.
- quick Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
- quick Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
- quick-tempered Easily or quickly angered or frustrated.
fast — full definition
- adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
- adv Quickly, or with great speed.
- verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
- noun A period of abstaining from food.
fiery — full definition
- adj Consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing.
- adj Passionate, quick-tempered, or full of intense emotion.