adverb

rapidly

rapidly, quickly, swiftly

The city is growing rapidly.

The city is growing rapidly.

She read the names rapidly.

She read the names rapidly.

Modifies a verb Functions as an adverb The car moved rapidly.

Synonyms: quickly, swiftly, fast; Antonyms: slowly

From Latin 'rapidus' (hurrying), with the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

Think of a 'rapid' river, which flows very quickly.

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