speed

noun
UK /spiːd/
US /spiːd/

How fast something moves or happens.

The cheetah ran at great speed across the field.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The gear in a vehicle that controls how fast it goes.

He shifted into third speed to climb the hill.

3. To go very fast.

The car sped down the highway.

4. A drug that makes people feel very awake and energetic.

The police warned people about the dangers of speed.