verb
sped
spehd
verb
1
Past tense of "speed": moved quickly, or increased in speed.
"The ambulance sped through the red light with its sirens blaring."
"Production sped up once the new machines arrived."
How to Use Sped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense form of "speed" — went fast or made something go faster.
Common mistake
In casual slang, "sped" is sometimes used as a noun for a special-education student; this usage is widely considered offensive and should be avoided.
Common pairings
sped past
sped up
sped away
Word Forms
speds plural
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The ambulance _____ through the red light with its sirens blaring.