speedily

CEFRB2

/ˈspiːdɪli/

adverb

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  1. 01

    adverb

    Quickly or in a short time.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In a speedy or fast manner.

Examples

  • This must be resolved speedily, but not now; for it evidently agitates her too much.

  • He was speedily reassured, and with a large, white, rascally grin, and a glance at his charge, seemed to take me into partnership in his exalted trust.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

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In context

  • If they keep marching as speedily as they are now, they should reach us within three days."

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English spedily, spedili, from Old English *spēdiġlīċe, ġespēdiġlīċe (“prosperously”), equivalent to speedy + -ly. Cognate with Scots spedely, spedelie (“quickly, speedily”). Compare also Old English spēdlīċe (“effectually, effectively, successfully, efficaciously, powerfully, in a manner which produces a result”).