apace

[uh-peys]

adverb

1. with speed; quickly; swiftly.

apace

/ əˈpeɪs /

adverb

1. quickly; rapidly

Word History and Origins

Origin of apace¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English a pas(e) “at a (good) pace”; a- ¹, pace ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of apace¹

C14: probably from Old French à pas, at a (good) pace

Example Sentences

They say background work continues apace on securing talent, venues and broadcasters.

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But ICE and CPB raids have continued apace, and they have picked up in other cities as well.

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And as climate change continues apace, heatwaves will keep on getting more likely and could reach even higher temperatures.

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The telephone calls and WhatsApp messages continue apace this weekend between leaders, foreign ministers and diplomats, with the expectation that there are many more days to come in this conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Immigration began to grow apace following World War Two, increasing further – and rapidly - in recent decades.

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