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KWIKL-ee/ˈkwɪkli/

The action is fast: come quickly, eat quickly. Quickly is the adverb (how?). Quick is the adjective: a quick lunch. Put quickly after the verb in short sentences, or at the end. Fast can be adjective or adverb; quickly is clearly “how.”

Meaning

At a fast speed; in a short time.

Examples

• “Please come quickly.”
• “She finished her work quickly.”
• “Walk quickly — the shop closes at five.”

Good to know

verb + quickly. Adjective pair: quick. Similar: fast.

Near in meaning

fast

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