speeding
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
KK: /ˈspidɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Moving quickly or at a high rate of speed.
Example
The speeding car zoomed past us on the highway.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: faster
Superlative: fastest
Conversation
Did you see that car speeding down the street earlier?
Yeah, it was going way too fast for a neighborhood.
I wonder if the driver even noticed how speeding they were.
Hopefully, they slow down before someone gets hurt.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
swift
rapid
fast
Antonyms
slow
lethargic
sluggish
noun
Definition
The action of driving a vehicle faster than the speed limit set by law.
Example
He received a ticket for speeding on the highway.
Conversation
Did you hear about the guy who got caught for speeding last night?
Yeah, I saw it on the news; he was going way over the limit!
I can't believe some people take those risks with speeding.
Root Explanation
Speeding → It is formed from "speed" (from Old English *spēd*, meaning success or prosperity) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "speeding" refers to the act of moving quickly or with high speed.
Memory Tip
Think of 'speed' as success in moving fast, and the '-ing' shows it's happening right now — that's why speeding means moving quickly.
Visually Confused Words
spending
spelding
seedling
seeing
spreading
speldring
preceding
spewing