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

She said emergency callers were now regularly advising callers to take relatives to hospital by car if it was appropriate to do so, so they could be treated much more quickly.

From BBC

Returning home, he enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Art with ambitions to become a theatrical designer - but quickly switched to acting.

From BBC

"I remain hopeful that this process with Mudryk will be resolved as quickly as possible, and that he will return to the pitch to continue his career."

From BBC

Viewers have also quickly discovered a streaming version of BBC News, which is distributed on cable in the U.S. by AMC Networks.

From Los Angeles Times

JLR initially appeared confident that the situation would be resolved quickly.

From BBC

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