speedily
6
2.4
- adverb
- /ˈspiːdɪli/
- Twenty-two African states are under intense pressure to move speedily toward "democratic capitalism."
- move speedily
Examples
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Interim measures must therefore be developed so that local investment projects in Taiwan can be more speedily formulated and implemented.
Academic text (1991) -
When the Lord sends him on a mission, the servant runs off speedily, eager to fulfill it.
Academic text (1992) -
And to return to my home and my wife as speedily as possible.
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May the Kingdom of Israel come speedily and in a near time.
Fiction book (1992) -
Nevertheless, the whole process can now be conducted much more speedily than ever before.
Blog text (34) -
Everything that could be useful to the whole class was absorbed speedily into their everyday lives and instantly became community property.
Academic text (2014) -
I shall certainly convey this good news to Mrs. Chaddha as speedily as possible.
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Finally, do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away?
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Early in 1779, Campbell captured Augusta while Prvost remained in Savannah, returning Georgia speedily to British rule.
Academic text (2014) -
I need you to finish your report speedily so we can meet the deadline.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Moving or happening quickly
∞
1.0
At a fast speed or without delay
∞
1.0
At once without waiting
356
1.4
In a very short time
310
1.0
Right away without any delay
93
2.1
Without delay or at the planned time
48
5.6
Very quickly, without delay
43
3.5
In a quick, careless way
32
2.5
Very quickly in a single moment
25
5.6
Happen at once without delay
22
3.2
Without delay after something happens
21
3.7
Very quickly and without delay
19
2.8
Quickly and without careful thought
19
3.5
Quickly and with a lot of energy to get things done
19
3.5
Very quickly without delay
15
3.2
Acting quickly with little care
15
7.4
Immediately without following the usual official steps
14
1.0
Do something at once without delay
11
7.3
In a quick and efficient way
4
7.4
As quickly as possible
4
5.5
To act immediately and confidently without pausing
2
3.0
It happens very quickly with little effort
2
3.2
Moving or working much faster than usual
2
6.6
Immediately without any delay
1
6.5
Soon, without much delay
1
6.0
Moving at a fairly fast speed
1
7.2
In a very short time
1
2.0
Happen very fast
1
5.0
Happens very quickly
1
8.0
In a very quick way, like someone running fast
1
3.0
People do it very easily with little effort
1
8.8
Very fast without waiting
Very quickly and in a hurry
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Speedily comes from speed and the ending -ly, and speed means moving 'quick' or 'fast' as in speedometer. So, to do something speedily is to do it 'quickly' or 'without delay'.