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BREAKNECK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BREAKNECK?

Need another word that means the same as “breakneck”? Find 6 synonyms for “breakneck” in this overview.

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 fastInvolving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm.
flat outLowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone.
high-speedOperating at high speed.
lightningVery quick.
Galloping across the country at lightning speed.
rapidCharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed.
A rapid rise through the ranks.
speedyDone or occurring quickly.
A speedy recovery.

Usage Examples of "Breakneck" as an adjective

  • He drove at breakneck speed.
  • A breakneck pace.
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