Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breakneck-speed
Adjective
/ˈbreɪk.nɛk spiːd/
Definition
Breakneck speed refers to a very fast or dangerously high speed.
Examples
- The car raced down the highway at breakneck speed.
- She finished the project at breakneck speed to meet the deadline.
- His breakneck speed while biking made it hard for anyone to keep up.
Meaning
When someone or something is moving at breakneck speed, they are going incredibly fast, often risking safety.
Synonyms
- Lightning-fast
- Rapid
- Swift
- Precipitate
