Rapidly

/ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a quick or fast manner.

The population of the city has been growing rapidly over the last decade.

At a high speed.

The athlete moved rapidly down the track, leaving all competitors behind.

Happening within a short period of time.

Technology is evolving rapidly, changing how we live and work.

Characterized by great quickness.

The news of the event spread rapidly across social media.

From Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'seizing or taking away quickly.'

rapidly acquiring:

gaining something quickly

rapidly changing:

changing at a fast pace

rapidly deteriorating:

declining quickly

On the double

Get it done on the double!

In a flash

He completed the work in a flash.