Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with speed in American Collocation
speed
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
fast
Lava flows can move at very high speeds.
fastest possible
The car has a top speed of 165mph.
faster than sound
At one time supersonic speed seemed to be the future of air travel.
slow
Reduced road widths will encourage slower speeds through the junction.
average or normal
During a three-minute journey, 1.24km was covered at an average speed of 25km/h.
not changing
Using cruise control on highway trips can help you maintain a constant speed.
too fast
A third of motorcycle deaths are caused by excessive speed.
at which something is done
Overall, they were satisfied with the program’s operating speed.
Customers are invited to have their broadband speed upgraded.
increase speed
The train began to pick up speed.
reduce speed
Vehicle-activated signs appear to be very effective in reducing speeds.
reach a particular speed
The cheetah can reach speeds of over 60 mph.
keep a particular speed
It takes less energy to maintain your speed than it does to build it back after it is lost.
change, control, or measure speed
Sensors measure the speed of approaching vehicles.