quickens
Quickens (verb) means Third-person singular present tense of quicken: makes or becomes faster. Example: “The tempo quickens noticeably in the final movement.”
How to use quickens
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe he/she/it form of the verb "quicken" — to speed up or become faster.
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The tempo _____ noticeably in the final movement.
Etymology
From quicken + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum, plurals of nouns, and the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs).
Rhymes for quickens
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What does “quickens” mean?
The word “quickens” means third-person singular present tense of quicken: makes or becomes faster. In plain terms, the he/she/it form of the verb "quicken" — to speed up or become faster.
How do you pronounce “quickens”?
“Quickens” is pronounced KWIHKNS (/ˈkwɪk(ə)ns/ in IPA).
How do you use “quickens” in a sentence?
Here is “quickens” used in a sentence: “The tempo quickens noticeably in the final movement.”
What part of speech is “quickens”?
“Quickens” is a verb.
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