speeding
/ˈspiːdɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To succeed; to prosper, be lucky.
- To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour.
- To go fast.
- To exceed the speed limit.
- To increase the rate at which something occurs.
- To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.
- (Instance of) acceleration.
- Driving faster than the legal speed limit.
- Travelling very fast; moving at speed.
- Specifically, travelling at an illegal speed (of vehicles, motorists).
- Under the influence of the drug speed; high on amphetamines.
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