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rapidly

rapidly

Meaning of rapidly

very fast

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British English/ˈræpɪdli/
American English/ˈræpɪdli/
Russian transcription[ˈbɨstrə]
rapidly
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rapidly with Russian translation

rapidly usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Вода в реке быстро поднялась после сильного дождя.

The flood waters rose rapidly after the heavy rain.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Тренды в соцсетях меняются быстро, даже за один сезон.

Trends on social media change rapidly, even in one season.

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rapidly belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

rapidlyбыстро
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

rapidly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between rapidly / quickly / fast / swiftly / speedily / immediately

🇬🇧English

Very common, simple synonym emphasizing short duration or speed of action

B1Very Often

She answered the question quickly.

🇬🇧English

Common; can be adverb ('drive fast') or adjective ('a fast car'); more informal

B1Very Often

He runs fast.

🇬🇧English

Similar to 'rapidly' but slightly more formal or literary, often used for smooth, efficient movement

B1Often

The committee acted swiftly to resolve the issue.

S
🇬🇧English
speedily

Formal synonym for 'rapidly'; more common in written or legal contexts than in speech

B1Rarely

The documents were processed speedily.

🇬🇧English

Stresses zero or very small delay; stronger than 'rapidly' which just stresses speed

B1Very Often

Call the ambulance immediately!

B
🇬🇧English
briskly

Implies quickness plus energy or liveliness, often used for walking or businesslike action

B1Rarely

She walked briskly to the station.

H
🇬🇧English
hurriedly

Conveys speed with a sense of rush or lack of carefulness — not just high speed

B1Often

He packed his bag hurriedly and left.

P
🇬🇧English
promptly

Stresses punctual or timely action with minimal delay; often used in formal requests

B1Often

Please reply promptly to this email.

🇬🇧English

Means immediately or simultaneously; often used as a command or to indicate no delay

B1Often

Do it at once.

I
🇬🇧English
in no time

Informal phrase meaning very quickly or almost immediately; emphasizes shortness of duration

B1Often

I'll be there in no time.

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How to pronounce rapidly and what this word means

rapidly means rapidly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rapidly

/ˈræpɪdli/

rapidly translation

rapidly

rapidly examples

The flood waters rose rapidly after the heavy rain.

rapidly transcription

/ˈræpɪdli/, /ˈræpɪdli/

Questions about this word

rapidly meaning: what does it mean?

very fast

rapidly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

rapidly is pronounced as /ˈræpɪdli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

rapidly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The flood waters rose rapidly after the heavy rain. Translation: Вода в реке быстро поднялась после сильного дождя.

Is rapidly part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, rapidly can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is rapidly part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, rapidly can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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