sped Meaning & Definition
/spɛd/
What Does Sped Mean?
As a verb, sped means simple past and past participle of speed. As a noun, it means A special education student.
Sped at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /spɛd/ |
| Plural | speds |
Sped Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of speed
Sped as a Noun
- A special education student.
Verb
- To succeed; to prosper, be lucky.
- To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour.
God speed, until we meet again.
- To go fast.
The Ferrari was speeding along the road.
- To exceed the speed limit.
Why do you speed when the road is so icy?
- To increase the rate at which something occurs.
- To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.
- To be expedient.
- To hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin.
- To wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey.
- To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
- To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.
Synonyms of Sped
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Sped synonyms and antonyms →Sped in a Sentence
God speed, until we meet again.
The Ferrari was speeding along the road.
Why do you speed when the road is so icy?
Word Forms & Grammar
sped
sped (plural speds)
Words That Rhyme With Sped
Origin of Sped
Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Origin 2: From SPED.