Quickly

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪkli/

Definitions of quickly

adverb Quickly is an adverb that describes how an action is done or the speed at which it is done.

Example Sentences

A1 She quickly ran to catch the bus.

A2 He quickly finished his homework before dinner.

B1 The team quickly adapted to the new software.

B2 The chef quickly prepared the meal for the VIP guests.

C1 The lawyer quickly analyzed the case and presented a strong argument in court.

C2 The CEO quickly made a decision that saved the company from bankruptcy.

Examples of quickly in a Sentence

formal The project was completed quickly and efficiently.

informal I need to finish this assignment quickly so we can go out tonight.

slang Let's bounce quickly before anyone sees us.

figurative Time flies quickly when you're having fun.

Grammatical Forms of quickly

• past tense: quickened
• plural: quickly
• comparative: quicker
• superlative: quickest
• present tense: quickens
• future tense: will quickly
• perfect tense: has quickly
• continuous tense: is quickly
• singular: quickly
• positive degree: quick
• infinitive: to quickly
• gerund: quickening
• participle: quickened

Origin and Evolution of quickly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'quickly' originated from the Old English word 'cwiclice', which was derived from the word 'cwic' meaning alive or living.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quickly' has evolved to not only mean moving fast or with speed, but also to describe actions done promptly or without delay.