Quickly
Example: She quickly runs to catch the bus
Definition
"Quickly" is an adverb that describes doing something at a fast speed or with little delay. It indicates that an action, like running or moving, happens in a short amount of time or with great rapidity.
Etymology
The word "quickly" originates from the Old English word "cwic," meaning alive or lively, combined with the suffix "-ly" used to form adverbs. Over time, it evolved to describe actions done with speed or promptness. Did you know? The root "quick" once meant 'alive,' which is quite different from its modern use related to speed.
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"Quickly" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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