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thick and fast

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Occurring in large numbers and rapidly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: thick on the ground, common, widespread, abundant; ubiquitous

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: thick on the ground, common, widespread, abundant, ubiquitous

Antonyms: thin on the ground, few and far between, deficient, in short supply, wanting, lacking, uncommon, rare

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