quickly

[kwik-lee]

adverb

1. with speed; rapidly; very soon.

Confusables Note

See quick.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quickly¹

First recorded before 1000; quick, -ly

Example Sentences

No injuries were reported and it was quickly brought under control, the organizers said.

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Dr. King said the research highlights how crucial it is to reduce emissions quickly while preparing for a world where extreme heat becomes increasingly difficult to manage.

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California is considering adopting new rules to better identify and more quickly to respond to dangerous methane leaks and underground fires at landfills statewide.

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If you don't get budget retail right though, the numbers can quickly unravel.

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For weeks her children had complained of feeling extremely unwell when collected from Balmuildy Primary School, only to quickly recover once they were home.

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