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rapidly

 

[ ˈræp.ɪd.li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in time

At a fast speed; quickly.

Synonyms

promptly, quickly, speedily, swiftly

Examples of usage

  • He spoke rapidly, barely pausing for breath.
  • The car accelerated rapidly down the highway.
  • Time is passing rapidly, we need to hurry up.
Context #2 | Adjective

in development

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Synonyms

fast, quick, speedy, swift

Examples of usage

  • The company has seen a rapidly increasing number of customers.
  • The population of the city is growing rapidly.
  • Technological advancements are taking place rapidly.

Translations

Translations of the word "rapidly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapidamente

🇮🇳 तेजी से

🇩🇪 schnell

🇮🇩 cepat

🇺🇦 швидко

🇵🇱 szybko

🇯🇵 速く (はやく)

🇫🇷 rapidement

🇪🇸 rápidamente

🇹🇷 hızlıca

🇰🇷 빠르게

🇸🇦 بسرعة

🇨🇿 rychle

🇸🇰 rýchlo

🇨🇳 迅速地 (xùnsù de)

🇸🇮 hitro

🇮🇸 hratt

🇰🇿 жылдам

🇬🇪 სწრაფად

🇦🇿 sürətlə

🇲🇽 rápidamente

Etymology

The word 'rapidly' originates from the Latin word 'rapidus', meaning swift or quick. Over time, it has evolved to represent speed and quickness in various contexts. The adverb 'rapidly' is commonly used in everyday language to describe actions or processes that occur swiftly or without delay.

See also: rapidity, rapids.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,496, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.