Quickly
What it means
At a fast rate or after only a short delay.
Reach for it when stating speed plainly without judging whether it was rushed
The technician quickly isolated the fault and restored the lights.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
speedily
Fits when cheerful emphasis on haste suits the tone
Careful Speedily may feel old-fashioned.
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everyday
Fits when informal direct speech is appropriate
Careful Fast as an adverb can sound casual.
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warm
Fits when lively purposeful movement is visible
Careful Briskly can imply manner rather than elapsed time.
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professional
Fits when timely action against an expectation matters
Careful Promptly concerns delay more than rate.
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formal
immediately
Fits when the action begins with no delay
Careful Immediately is stronger than quickly.
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formal
rapidly
Fits when measurable speed suits technical prose
Careful Rapidly can sound clinical in a warm story.
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literary
Fits when smooth impressive speed deserves emphasis
Careful Swiftly can make routine action dramatic.
Opposites 3
- slowly
- gradually
- belatedly
Common phrases 3
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act quickly
Fire crews acted quickly when the alarm sounded.
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quickly become
The shaded bench quickly became a favorite meeting place.
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quickly respond
Staff quickly responded to the accessibility request.
Word family 2
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