Definition

Adverb: 1. With speed; rapidly; in a fast manner: Performing an action or occurring in a short amount of time, without delay.

Usage

The adverb "speedily" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes promptness and efficiency. It is often used in more formal or written contexts than its synonym "quickly."

Examples

• The courier delivered the package speedily.
• The team worked speedily to meet the deadline.
• Please respond to this request as speedily as possible.
• The news spread speedily throughout the small town.

Advanced Usage

• "To act speedily": To take action without hesitation or delay.
  • In an emergency, it is crucial to act speedily.
• Comparative and Superlative Forms: "Speedily" can be used in comparative and superlative constructions, though "more speedily" and "most speedily" are more common than "speedilier" and "speediliest."
  • The new software processes data more speedily than the old version.

Variants and Related Words

• Speedy (adjective): Done or occurring quickly.
  • We wish you a speedy recovery.
• Speed (noun/verb): The rate at which someone or something moves or operates; to move quickly.
  • The speed of light is constant. (noun)
  • The car sped past us. (verb)

Synonyms

• Quickly: At a fast speed; rapidly.
• Rapidly: With great speed.
• Swiftly: At high speed; promptly.
• Promptly: With little or no delay; immediately.
• Expeditiously: In a way that is efficient and speedy (formal).

Antonyms

• Slowly: At a low speed; not quickly.
• Gradually: In a slow, step-by-step manner.
• Leisurely: In an unhurried or relaxed manner.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• With all speed / With great speed: An emphatic phrase meaning as fast as possible.
  • The repairs were completed with all speed.
• At speed: While moving very fast.
  • The vehicle was traveling at speed when the tire blew.

Adverb

1. with rapid movements
   • he works quickly