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The synonyms of “Breakneck” are: high-speed, lightning, rapid, speedy, dangerously fast, flat out
Breakneck as an Adjective
Definitions of "Breakneck" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “breakneck” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Moving at very high speed.
- Dangerously or extremely fast.
Synonyms of "Breakneck" as an adjective (6 Words)
| dangerously fast | Involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm. |
| flat out | Lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone. |
| high-speed | Operating at high speed. |
| lightning | Very quick. Galloping across the country at lightning speed. |
| rapid | Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed. A rapid rise through the ranks. |
| speedy | Done or occurring quickly. A speedy recovery. |
Usage Examples of "Breakneck" as an adjective
- He drove at breakneck speed.
- A breakneck pace.
