Cool MateQuickly
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.