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speeding

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/ˈspiːdɪŋ/ · speed-ing

The act of driving a vehicle faster than the legal speed limit.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of driving a vehicle faster than the legal speed limit.

ایک گاڑی کو قانونی حد سے زیادہ تیز چلانے کا عمل۔

رفتار تیز

raftaar tez

Synonyms

overspeedingexceeding speedrushingتیز چلانامستحکم رفتاریجلدی

Antonyms

slowing downdeceleratingstoppingسستآہستہ کرنارکنا

Common Collocations

  • speeding ticket
  • speeding fine
  • speeding violation

Example Sentences

He received a speeding ticket for driving too fast.

اس کو بہت تیز چلانے پر رفتار تیز کا ٹکٹ ملا۔

Us ko bohat tez chalane par raftaar tez ka ticket mila.

Speeding is a serious offense in many countries.

بہت سے ممالک میں رفتار تیز کرنا ایک سنگین جرم ہے۔

Bohat se mumalik mein raftaar tez karna aik sangeen jurm hai.

The signs indicate that speeding is prohibited in this area.

سائنز اشارہ کرتے ہیں کہ اس علاقے میں رفتار تیز کرنا منع ہے۔

Signs ishaara karte hain ke is ilaqay mein raftaar tez karna mana hai.

Easily Confused With

speed:Speed refers to the rate of motion, while speeding specifically refers to moving faster than allowed.

Word Family

speed
nounرفتار
speedy
adjectiveتیز
speedometer
nounرفتار سنج

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of speeding as exceeding the limit - like a race car driver.

Imagine a car zooming past a speed limit sign.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "speed" — the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

First known use: 15th century

The word 'speed' comes from Old English 'spēd', which extends its meaning to rapidity of motion or activity.