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View synonyms for quickly

quickly

[ kwik-lee ]

adverb

  1. with speed; rapidly; very soon.


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Confusables Note

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quickly1

First recorded before 1000; quick, -ly

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Example Sentences

The genetic material can grow quickly, but are typically riddled with errors or defects.

They tried to continue their getaway but had to quickly abandon their vehicle on the Rue de Meaux in the 19th.

Being there teaches you to think quickly, edit yourself, and not get too precious about your own work.

These were conversations that took a fairly grim twist pretty quickly.

The man, Joshua Kemp, told what police describe as “a bogus story that quickly fell apart.”

After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.

Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.

But men, through neglecting the rules of health, pass quickly to old age, and die before reaching that term.

Results are easily and quickly obtained, and are probably accurate enough for all clinical purposes.

The Seneschal leaned back, and was concerned to feel his pulses throbbing a shade too quickly.

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