speedily
6
2.4
- adverb
- /ˈspiːdɪli/
:
rápidamente
- 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
446
1.4
In a very short time
330
1.0
Right away without any delay
163
1.0
Do something at once without delay
98
2.1
Without delay or at the planned time
49
3.5
In a quick, careless way
35
2.5
Very quickly in a single moment
27
3.7
Very quickly and without delay
25
5.6
Happen at once without delay
24
3.5
Quickly and with a lot of energy to get things done
23
3.2
Acting quickly with little care
15
7.4
Immediately without following the usual official steps
13
3.5
Very quickly without delay
11
7.3
In a quick and efficient way
9
2.8
Quickly and without careful thought
7
3.2
Without delay after something happens
3
5.5
To act immediately and confidently without pausing
3
3.0
It happens very quickly with little effort
3
7.4
As quickly as possible
1
5.6
Very quickly, without delay
1
3.2
Moving or working much faster than usual
1
6.0
Moving at a fairly fast speed
1
3.0
People do it very easily with little effort
1
2.0
Happen very fast
1
8.8
Very fast without waiting
1
8.0
In a very quick way, like someone running fast
Immediately without any delay
Soon, without much delay
Happens very quickly
In a very short time
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'.