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

He said the venture had been planned "much more quickly than university courses and programmes usually are planned".

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Last week the State Department announced it will increase staffing levels at some embassies in order to try to process applications more quickly, but hasn't revealed which countries or how many staff.

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"We need it to be underwritten quickly, so that we can truly move forward with our bid and secure the Solheim Cup."

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But for most, the disease progresses quickly and life expectancy is just a few years.

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"Since we were established and began the very first claims late last year, our priority has been to pay as many people as quickly as possible," they said.

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