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Quickly

UK /["/ˈkwɪkli/"]/US /["/ˈkwɪkli/"]/

Definition

fast

In simple words: In a fast manner

Examples

  • She ran quickly to catch the bus.
  • The meal was prepared quickly, but it tasted delicious.
  • He needed to quickly finish his homework before dinner.
  • If you respond quickly, you will have a better chance.
  • The rabbit moved quickly across the field.

Usage notes

Use 'quickly' when describing how something is done fast. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but may be overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

quickly + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'quickly' as 'quick on your feet' — moving fast!

Collocations

  • move quickly
  • react quickly
  • think quickly

Synonyms

  • rapidly
  • swiftly
  • promptly
  • briskly
  • hastily

Antonyms

  • slowly

Common mistakes

  • Using 'quick' instead of 'quickly' when modifying a verb.
  • Placing 'quickly' too far from the verb it modifies.
  • Confusing 'quickly' with 'fastly' since 'fast' is the correct adverb.