Synonyms for

Quickly

Verb / ˈkwɪkli: / Another word for quickly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at a fast speed; rapidly

Synonyms & similar words

rapidly quick promptly speedily apace cursorily chopchop slowly swiftly speedily rapidly fast hurriedly promptly briskly expeditiously hastily instantly readily snappily straightaway swift chop-chop double-quick fleetly posthaste pronto

Synonyms by register

Formal

rapidly swiftly expeditiously promptly

Informal

fast speedily apace snappily

Literary

fleetly nimbly hastily

Antonyms

slowly gradually leisurely sluggishly unhurriedly deliberately

Common collocations

  • move quickly
  • work quickly
  • act quickly
  • respond quickly
  • think quickly
  • eat quickly
  • finish quickly
  • get there quickly

Word family

noun quickness
verb quicken
adjective quick
adverb quickly

Usage note

Quickly is a common adverb. While 'fast' can also function as an adverb, 'quickly' is generally preferred when describing the manner of an action rather than its speed.

Example sentences

  1. He quickly finished his homework and went outside to play.
  2. The dog ran quickly to catch the ball.
  3. She spoke quickly so she wouldn't forget what she wanted to say.
  4. The car drove quickly down the road.
  5. He quickly put on his shoes and ran out the door.

Quotes

  • “Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Bueller
  • “The early bird catches the worm.” - English Proverb

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