SPEEDILY

quickly, rapidly, speedily, chop-chop, apace, in short order

(adverb) with speed; “he works quickly”; “John got ready in short order”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

speedily (comparative speedilier or more speedily, superlative speediliest or most speedily)

In a speedy or fast manner.

Usage notes

The forms "speedilier" and "speediliest" are obsolete.

Synonyms

• See also quickly

Source: Wiktionary


Speed"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a speedy manner.

SPEEDY

Speed"y, a. [Compar. Speedier; superl. Speediest.] Etym: [AS. sp.]

Definition: Not dilatory or slow; quick; swift; nimble; hasty; rapid in motion or performance; as, a speedy flight; on speedy foot. I will wish her speedy strength. Shak. Darts, which not the good could shun, The speedy ould outfly. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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