apace

[ uh-peys ]
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adverb
  1. with speed; quickly; swiftly.

Origin of apace

1
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English a pas(e) “at a (good) pace”; see a-1, pace1

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apace

/ (əˈpeɪs) /


adverb
  1. quickly; rapidly

Origin of apace

1
C14: probably from Old French à pas, at a (good) pace

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