speeding
|speed/ing|
B1
/ˈspiːdɪŋ/
(speed)
rate of movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'speed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'spēd', where 'spēd' meant 'success, prosperity'.
Historical Evolution
'spēd' changed from Old English word 'spēdan' and eventually became the modern English word 'speed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'success or prosperity', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'rate of motion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of driving a vehicle faster than the legal speed limit.
He was fined for speeding on the highway.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'speed'.
The car was speeding down the road.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45