quickly
word · lemma: quick
/ˈkwɪkɫi/
KWIK-lee
/kwˈɪkli/
KWIK-lee
Definition
At a fast speed or in a short time. It describes doing something without much delay.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English. 'Quickly' focuses on speed, while 'soon' focuses on time. Often used with verbs like 'finish quickly', 'grow quickly', and 'learn quickly'. In conversation, 'fast' is also common, especially after verbs like 'go' or 'run'.
Spanish: rápidamente - prontoPortuguese (BR): rapidamente - depressaPortuguese (PT): rapidamente - depressaChinese (Simplified): 迅速地 - 很快地Chinese (Traditional): 迅速地 - 很快地Hindi: जल्दी - तेज़ी सेArabic: بسرعة - سريعًاBengali: দ্রুত - তাড়াতাড়িRussian: быстроJapanese: 速く - すぐにVietnamese: nhanh chóngKorean: 빠르게 - 빨리Turkish: hızlıca - çabucakUrdu: جلدیIndonesian: dengan cepat - cepat
Example Sentences
Please come quickly.
basic
The baby is growing quickly.
basic
She finished her homework quickly.
basic
I read the email too quickly and missed an important detail.
natural
Things moved quickly after we signed the contract.
natural
If you answer too quickly, people may think you didn't really consider it.
natural