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Quickly

/ˈkwɪkli/ · adverb

Meaning

Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition.
  2. Very soon.

Example Sentences

Luckily, the error was quickly corrected.
If we go this way, we'll get there quickly.
Another Karadeniz cross led to Cudicini's first save of the night, with the Spurs keeper making up for a weak punch by brilliantly pushing away Christian Noboa's snap-shot. Two more top-class stops followed quickly afterwards, first from Natcho's rasping shot which was heading into the top corner, and then to deny Ryazantsev at his near post.
There are eight principles in all, but three are really important if we want to shift quickly and inclusively toward a longer-term mode of thinking and acting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does quickly mean?

Quickly means Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition..

What is a synonym for quickly?

Common synonyms include apace, expeditiously, fast, hastily.

What is the opposite of quickly?

Possible antonyms include slowly, tardily, easy, slow.

How do you use quickly in a sentence?

Luckily, the error was quickly corrected.

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