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

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
in a good or satisfactory way
to or at a distance; not present; absent
at all times; on every occasion
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

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