Rapidly

adverb
/ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly
occurring quickly and with speed

Example Sentences

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

The car moved rapidly through the crowded streets.

Synonyms

quickly, swiftly, speedily, fast
Entry 1
quickly, swiftly, speedily, fast
Entry 2
quickly, swiftly, fast, speedily

Antonyms

slowly, gradually, leisurely
Entry 1
slowly, gradually, leisurely
Entry 2
slowly, gradually

Collocations

rapidly growing, rapidly changing, rapidly expanding, move rapidly, grow rapidly, increase rapidly, change rapidly
Entry 1
rapidly growing, rapidly changing, rapidly expanding
Entry 2
move rapidly, grow rapidly, increase rapidly, change rapidly

Related Vocabularies

in addition to; moreover; furthermore
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
more than sufficiently; generously
in spite of that; nevertheless
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
used to emphasize an adjective or adverb

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