Pronunciation

/ˈkwɪkli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Characterizing or describing the manner in which an action is performed. It indicates speed or rapidity.
• Adjective: Fast or promptly; swift. For example: “She quickly finished her work.”

Phrases

• “Quickly run to catch the bus”
• “He reacted quickly to avoid the accident”
• “She ate her breakfast quickly so she could leave on time”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “He answered the phone quickly, not wanting to miss the call.”
• Adjective: “The athlete completed the race in record time, running quickly across the finish line.”
• Comparative: “She is quicker than her sister at solving math problems.”

Synonyms

• Rapidly
• Swiftly
• Promptly
• Hastily
• Speedily
• Efficiently

Antonyms

• Slowly
• Gradually
• Leisurely
• Deliberately
• Carefully (in some contexts)