Rapidly

adverb
/ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly
occurring quickly and with speed

Example Sentences

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

The car moved rapidly through the crowded streets.

Synonyms

quickly, swiftly, speedily, fast
Entry 1
quickly, swiftly, speedily, fast
Entry 2
quickly, swiftly, fast, speedily

Antonyms

slowly, gradually, leisurely
Entry 1
slowly, gradually, leisurely
Entry 2
slowly, gradually

Collocations

rapidly growing, rapidly changing, rapidly expanding, move rapidly, grow rapidly, increase rapidly, change rapidly
Entry 1
rapidly growing, rapidly changing, rapidly expanding
Entry 2
move rapidly, grow rapidly, increase rapidly, change rapidly

More Example Sentences

Conspiracy theories spread rapidly during times of uncertainty.

Related Vocabularies

in the correct or suitable manner
For all future time; for always.
In the past; previously.
In addition; besides.
at the present moment or time
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point

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