quickly

American

[kwik-lee] / ˈkwɪk li /

adverb

with speed; rapidly; very soon.

Commonly Confused

See quick.

Etymology

Origin of quickly

First recorded before 1000; quick, -ly

Example Sentences

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This is largely because battery-building capacity in the UK and Europe has not grown as quickly as was expected when the rules were drawn up.

From BBC

Havertz quickly restored Arsenal's advantage by firing in his first goal of the season from the edge of the area.

From Barron's

But Liverpool were unfazed and quickly put Qarabag to the sword.

From Barron's

“I think there’s a moment now where we need to quickly hopefully have clarity on what that either is or isn’t,” he said.

From Barron's

The base allows the U.S. to defend its interests quickly from the Pacific to the Middle East, and the outpost is essential for everything from logistics to parking U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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