q-u-i-c-k-l-y
QUICKLY means at a fast speed or rate; rapidly, swiftly, or without delay.
25
Points in Scrabble
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QUICKLY is an adverb meaning at a fast speed, rapidly, or with little delay. It modifies verbs to indicate that an action happens in a short amount of time or at high speed. The word is one of the most common adverbs in English, used in both formal and informal contexts. The concept of quickness is relative and context-dependent - what's considered quickly in one situation might be slow in another. In modern usage, "quickly" often implies efficiency and promptness as well as speed.Synonyms and related terms:
The word quickly is formed from "quick" + the adverbial suffix "-ly." "Quick" comes from Old English cwic meaning "alive, living," which evolved to mean "lively, swift" by the 13th century. The semantic shift from "alive" to "fast" occurred because living things move, while dead things are still. The original sense survives in phrases like "the quick and the dead" and "quickening" (when a pregnant woman first feels fetal movement). The adverb form "quickly" has been in use since the 13th century, making it one of English's older adverbs.
Swift and discreet action
With maximum speed
Rapid mental processing
Fast physical action
•The phrase "quick as lightning" dates back to the 1500s
•High-value letters should be saved for double or triple letter score squares when possible
•QUICKLY can be a game-winning play when used strategically
•Y can function as both a vowel and consonant, making Y-words flexible
•"Quickly" is among the 500 most frequently used words in English
"She quickly realized her mistake and corrected the error before submitting the report."
"The storm moved quickly across the region, leaving little time for preparation."
Adjective Form
quick
She made a quick decision.
Noun Form
quickness
His quickness of mind impressed everyone.
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Total base points: 25 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 5
From meaning "alive" in Old English to "fast," showing how language reflects changing priorities.
Reflects our accelerated pace of life, with "quickly" among the most used adverbs.
Central to user experience design, where speed is a key metric of success.
Text speak and instant messaging prioritize quick over careful communication.
Using "quick" as adverb
Use "quickly" to modify verbs, "quick" for nouns
Confusing with "fastly"
"Fastly" is not standard English; use "quickly" or "fast"
Overuse in writing
Consider varied synonyms for better style
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