Phrase guide

quick study

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who is capable of learning at a fast pace; a fast learner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: slow study

2

noun

Meaning 2

An actor who is able to learn their lines in a short amount of time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see quick, study.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sponge

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: learner, scholar, assimilator

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: lertulo — fast learner