Like the wind

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adverb

Doing something very quickly.

When she heard the school bell, she ran off like the wind.
Visual representation of "like the wind" - Doing something very quickly

Often appears as...

  • run like the wind
  • move like the wind

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Idiomatic

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Speed Implication

The phrase emphasizes rapid action, often hastier than 'quickly' alone suggests.

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He finished his exam like the wind and left the room.
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Informal Context

Used in casual conversation, not for formal writing or speeches.

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She completed the project like the wind, surprising everyone.
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Urgency Connotation

Often implies a sense of urgency or need to act immediately.

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When the gates opened, everyone rushed in like the wind.
Visual representation of the word "Like the wind"

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