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RAPIDLY definition: within a short period of time. See examples of rapidly used in a sentence.

Definition of rapidly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The meaning of RAPID is marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence.

Define rapidly. rapidly synonyms, rapidly pronunciation, rapidly translation, English dictionary definition of rapidly. adj. rap·id·er , rap·id·est Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed.

RAPIDLY definition: (of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

Dec 3, 2025 · rapidly (comparative more rapidly, superlative most rapidly) With speed; in a rapid manner. quotations She packed her case rapidly and hurried out.

rapidly, adv. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

fast, quick-moving, swift: rapid motion; rapid growth. n. Geography Usually, rapids. [plural] a part of a river where the current runs very swiftly. rap•id•ly, adv. See -rape-. rap•id (rap′ id), adj., -er, -est, n. …

With speed; in a rapid manner. She packed her case rapidly and hurried out. She ran rapidly toward him. She blinked rapidly to clear her vision as she entered the dark building. Life was moving along …