Rapidly

Pronunciation: /ˈræpɪdli/

Definitions of rapidly

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It often describes how something is done, such as quickly, slowly, or rapidly.

Example Sentences

A1 He ran rapidly to catch the bus.

A2 The population of the city is rapidly growing.

B1 The company is rapidly expanding its operations overseas.

B2 The technology industry is rapidly evolving with new innovations.

C1 The political situation in the country is rapidly deteriorating.

C2 The artist's popularity is rapidly increasing as more people discover their work.

Examples of rapidly in a Sentence

formal The technology industry is rapidly evolving, with new advancements being made every day.

informal She's rapidly becoming one of the most popular influencers on social media.

slang I need to start working out, I'm rapidly losing my gains.

figurative His popularity rapidly soared after his viral video was shared by a celebrity.

Grammatical Forms of rapidly

• past tense: rapidly
• plural: rapidly
• comparative: more rapidly
• superlative: most rapidly
• present tense: rapidly
• future tense: will rapidly
• perfect tense: has rapidly
• continuous tense: is rapidly
• singular: rapidly
• positive degree: rapid
• infinitive: to rapidly
• gerund: rapidly
• participle: rapidly

Origin and Evolution of rapidly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rapidly' originated from the Latin word 'rapidus' meaning swift or quick.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rapidly' has continued to be used to describe something happening at a fast pace or speed.