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Quickly ˈkwɪkli Time I Adverb Bre Walked Repair

Word quickly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈkwɪkli / NAmE / ˈkwɪkli /
Example
  • she walked quickly away.
  • we'll repair it as quickly as possible.
  • the last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly).
  • he replied to my letter very quickly.
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quickly

(adverb)BrE / ˈkwɪkli / NAmE / ˈkwɪkli /
  1. fast
    • She walked quickly away.
    • We'll repair it as quickly as possible.
    • The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly).
  2. soon; after a short time
    • He replied to my letter very quickly.
    • It quickly became clear that she was dying.
    • I quickly realized that I was on the wrong train.
    • My heart started to beat more quickly.
    • Come on! Quick! They’ll see us!
    • My heart started to beat much quicker.
    • The quicker I get you away from here, the better.
    • How fast can a cheetah run?
    • Can’t you drive any faster?
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