 quickly |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] with rapid movements | |
| Synonyms: | rapidly speedily apace chop-chop | |
| Examples: | "he works quickly" |
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| Related terms: | slowly rapid quick quick rapid quick | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] with little or no delay | |
| Synonyms: | quick promptly | |
| Examples: | "the rescue squad arrived promptly" "come here, quick!" |
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| Related terms: | quick prompt quick prompt | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] without taking pains | |
| Synonyms: | cursorily | |
| Examples: | "he looked cursorily through the magazine" |
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| Related terms: | flying casual flying casual | |
