Synonyms

quickly

American

[kwik-lee] / ˈkwɪk li /

adverb

with speed; rapidly; very soon.

Commonly Confused

See quick.

Etymology

Origin of quickly

First recorded before 1000; quick, -ly

Example Sentences

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These factors could help molten lava quickly form a thick insulating crust once it flows away from its source, preserving broad underground channels.

From Science Daily

Noem’s team quickly scheduled a series of press conferences on other matters, including an event highlighting airport security in Miami and an announcement about the border wall in Arizona.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such platforms have exploded in popularity in recent months, and are often heralded as an early example of how various professional services could be done quickly and cheaply by AI.

From BBC

Each new model was not only better than the last but “better by a wider margin,” and the iterations came more quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal

No single exercise can reflect how quickly drone technology evolves during an actual war.

From The Wall Street Journal

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