adv
quickly
KWIHK-lee
adv
1
Rapidly; at speed.
"He quickly gathered his things and left."
"The situation changed quickly once the news broke."
2
Very soon; without delay.
"Please reply as quickly as you can."
How to Use Quickly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a fast manner, or without much delay.
Word Forms
quicklier comparative, more quickly comparative, quickliest superlative, most quickly superlative
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Etymology
From Old English cwiculīċe, built on "quick" (meaning "lively" or "alive") plus the adverb ending "-ly."