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rapidly

//ˈɹæpɪdli//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

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Forms

Comparative
more rapidly
Superlative
most rapidly

Definitions

  1. 1.With speed; in a rapid manner.

    • She packed her case rapidly and hurried out.
    • We expressed our readiness, and in ten minutes were in the station wagon, rolling rapidly down the long drive, for it was then after nine. We passed on the way the van of the guests from Asquith.
    • But even as he announced the military operation, he appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting that the strike was a one-off and that he continues to seek peace.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3085

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

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Proto-Indo-European *h₁reh₁p-der.

Proto-Italic *rapjō

Latin rapiō

Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-der.

Proto-Italic *-iðos

Latin -idus

Latin rapidusder.

Middle French rapidebor.

Latin rapidusbor.

English rapid

Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.

Proto-Germanic *līkąder.

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