ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Apace

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈpeɪs/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Apace is an adverb meaning Quickly, rapidly, with speed.

Meaning

Quickly, rapidly, with speed.

Example Sentences

Construction of the new offices is proceeding apace.
Ow faire Hippolita, our nuptiall houre / Drawes on apace: foure happy daies bring in / Another Moon[…]
Despite efforts to prevent it, officials say, the radicalisation of young Muslims living in Europe proceeds apace.
On the three major railway systems of Ireland, changeover to diesel traction has continued apace during the past year.

Synonyms for apace

Depending on context, synonyms include expeditiously, swiftly, rapidly, speedily, quickly, chop-chop.

Antonyms for apace

Common opposites include tardily, easy, slow, slowly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include speedily, quickly, rapidly, chop-chop, rapid, speedy.

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