quickly — In a rapid manner; with speed or haste. Moving or acting with swiftness.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a rapid manner; with speed or haste. Moving or acting with swiftness.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɪkli/
Example Sentences
- My cat quickly disappeared when it saw the vacuum cleaner.
- He quickly learned that cooking is harder than it looks on TV.
- The students quickly packed their bags when the bell rang.
quickly
ADVERB[/ˈkwɪkli/]
In a rapid manner; with speed or haste. Moving or acting with swiftness.
In a rapid manner; with speed or haste. Moving or acting with swiftness.
Chop quickly - some thickly, some slickly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cwic' meaning 'alive' or 'living', with the adverb suffix '-ly' added. The meaning evolved from 'alive/lively' to 'fast/swift' over time.
Breakdown
quick (from Old English 'cwic' meaning alive/fast) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat quickly disappeared when it saw the vacuum cleaner.”
“He quickly learned that cooking is harder than it looks on TV.”
“The students quickly packed their bags when the bell rang.”
“She quickly became the most popular student in her class.”
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