quickly

[ kwik-lee ]

adverb

1. with speed; rapidly; very soon.

Confusables Note

See quick.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quickly¹

First recorded before 1000; quick, -ly

Example Sentences

But drone technology has progressed quickly in the 14 years since it was introduced, the MOD said, something which has been particularly obvious during the Ukraine war.

From BBC

Vultures are perfectly adapted by millions of years of evolution to detect carcasses across vast landscapes quickly and reliably.

From Science Daily

They also remain in a decent position in the Champions League group stage - despite being thrashed by Sporting - but know they must regain their form quickly to stay realistic contenders on all fronts.

From BBC

As he puts it: can you apprehend people more quickly than they can be replaced?

From BBC

Global and domestic factors will have a significant impact on how quickly prices rise, but how they will play out remains uncertain.

From BBC

Related Words

• expeditiously
• hastily
• hurriedly
• immediately
• instantaneously
• instantly
• promptly
• rapidly
• speedily
• swiftly