B2adverb 1K

Rapidly

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈræpɪdli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈræpɪdli/"]/

Meaning of Rapidly

very quickly; at a great rate

In simple words: quickly or fast

Rapidly in a sentence

• to **increase/spread/expand rapidly**
• to **change/develop/evolve rapidly**
• a **rapidly growing** economy
• Crime figures are **rising rapidly**.
• It rapidly became apparent that there were insufficient officers to maintain control.
• The technology is rapidly changing.

How to use Rapidly

Use 'rapidly' in contexts where something is happening very quickly. It's more formal than 'quickly' and might not be suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of a 'rapid' race car zooming by at high speed.

Related words

Collocations with Rapidly

• grow rapidly
• change rapidly
• develop rapidly
• increase rapidly

Synonyms for Rapidly

• quickly
• swiftly
• hastily
• promptly
• briskly

Opposites of Rapidly

• slowly

Common mistakes with Rapidly

• Using 'rapidly' as an adjective instead of an adverb
• Confusing 'rapidly' with 'quickly' in formal writing contexts
• Overusing 'rapidly' in informal conversations where simpler words are better

Frequently asked questions about Rapidly

What does Rapidly mean?

quickly or fast

What is the definition of Rapidly?

very quickly; at a great rate

How do you use Rapidly in a sentence?

to **increase/spread/expand rapidly**

Can you give another example of Rapidly?

to **change/develop/evolve rapidly**

What are synonyms for Rapidly?

Common alternatives include quickly, swiftly, hastily, promptly, briskly.

What is the opposite of Rapidly?

Opposite meanings include slowly.

What words go with Rapidly?

It commonly pairs with grow rapidly, change rapidly, develop rapidly, increase rapidly.

What are common mistakes when using Rapidly?

Using 'rapidly' as an adjective instead of an adverb Confusing 'rapidly' with 'quickly' in formal writing contexts Overusing 'rapidly' in informal conversations where simpler words are better

How do you pronounce Rapidly?

US: /["/ˈræpɪdli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈræpɪdli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rapidly?

Use 'rapidly' in contexts where something is happening very quickly. It's more formal than 'quickly' and might not be suitable for casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Rapidly?

"Rapidly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.