Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈkwɪk.li/
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ˈkwɪkli
Adverb
Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition.
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Luckily, the error was quickly corrected.
the influence of the flutter that was connected to Adan was quickly taking a toll on my already weak body
Very soon.
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If we go this way, we'll get there quickly.
More examples (1)
Another Karadeniz cross led to Cudicini's first save of the night, with the Spurs keeper making up for a weak punch by brilliantly pushing away Christian Noboa's snap-shot. Two more top-class stops followed quickly afterwards, first from Natcho's rasping shot which was heading into the top corner, and then to deny Ryazantsev at his near post.
There are eight principles in all, but three are really important if we want to shift quickly and inclusively toward a longer-term mode of thinking and acting.
Adverb
with speed
- Antonyms
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he works quickly
John got ready in short order
with little or no delay
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the rescue squad arrived promptly
come here, quick!
without taking pains
- Synonyms
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he looked cursorily through the magazine