rapidly
Translation
rapidly, fast, quickly
Examples
The technology is developing very rapidly.
The technology is developing very rapidly.
She spoke so rapidly I could not understand her.
She spoke so rapidly I could not understand her.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) rapidly describes how an action is performed. The fire spread rapidly through the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quickly, fast, swiftly; Antonyms: slowly, gradually
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'rapid' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This describes an action done in a 'rapid' manner. If you know 'rapid', just add '-ly' to describe the action.