Apace

Pronunciation: /əˈpeɪs/

Definitions of apace

adverb at a quick pace; quickly

Example Sentences

A1 The rabbit ran apace through the field.

A2 The construction work is progressing apace.

B1 The technology industry is evolving apace, with new innovations being released regularly.

B2 The company's revenue grew apace over the past year.

C1 The research project is moving apace, with promising results so far.

C2 The negotiations are proceeding apace, with both parties reaching agreements on key issues.

Examples of apace in a Sentence

formal The project is progressing apace and is expected to be completed ahead of schedule.

informal The construction work is moving apace, we might have our new office sooner than we thought.

slang The party preparations are going apace, it's gonna be lit!

figurative Time flies apace when you're having fun.

Grammatical Forms of apace

• past tense: paced
• plural: paces
• comparative: more apace
• superlative: most apace
• present tense: paces
• future tense: will pace
• perfect tense: has paced
• continuous tense: is pacing
• singular: pace
• positive degree: apace
• infinitive: to pace
• gerund: pacing
• participle: paced

Origin and Evolution of apace

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'apace' originated from Middle English, derived from the phrase 'a pace' meaning at a fast pace or quickly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'apace' has retained its original meaning of quickly or at a fast pace. It is still used in modern English with the same connotation.