quickly

[kwik-lee]

adverb

1. with speed; rapidly; very soon.

Confusables Note

See quick.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quickly¹

First recorded before 1000; quick, -ly

Example Sentences

But after working out City's fluid system, the hosts quickly settled into their usual routine to take control of the match.

From BBC

He said he quickly determined that they needed to get the man out of the wilderness.

From Los Angeles Times

The biggest question is whether manager Jocelyn Precheur can get them all to gel so quickly but I think they will do well.

From BBC

Despite that early lack of press coverage, “Downton Abbey” quickly became a global phenomenon.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1850, Sacramento’s sheriff and mayor died while attempting to remove white squatters, in what was quickly deemed the Squatter Riot.

From Los Angeles Times

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