Word
briskly
US/ˈbɹɪskɫi/
UK/bɹˈɪskli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a quick and lively way, as if you have energy and somewhere to go.
adv. in a quick and energetic way, often suggesting efficiency or purpose.
Examples
“She walks briskly to work every morning.”
“The nurse moves briskly between rooms during the busy morning shift.”
“The guide leads the group briskly through the cold galleries, keeping the pace lively enough to ward off the chill.”
Examples
simple
“She walks briskly to work every morning.”
contextual
“The nurse moves briskly between rooms during the busy morning shift.”
complex
“The guide leads the group briskly through the cold galleries, keeping the pace lively enough to ward off the chill.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “briskly” in context.
Verb
01. move briskly
“The queue moved briskly despite the large crowd at security.”
verb + adv
02. nod briskly
“He nodded briskly and continued with his inspection.”
verb + adv
03. rub briskly
“She rubbed her hands briskly to warm them in the cold.”
verb + adv
04. speak briskly
“She spoke briskly, making it clear the meeting was over.”
verb + adv
05. step briskly forward
“She stepped briskly forward to greet the visitors.”
verb + adv + particle
06. stride briskly away
“He strode briskly away without looking back.”
verb + adv + particle
07. walk briskly
“She walked briskly to the station to catch the early train.”
verb + adv
08. move briskly through the crowd
“Security staff moved briskly through the crowd to help.”
09. nod briskly and leave
“She nodded briskly and left the room without a word.”
10. rub hands briskly together
“He rubbed his hands briskly together in the cold air.”
11. trade briskly despite recession
“The market continued to trade briskly despite the recession.”
12. walk briskly towards the door
“He stood up and walked briskly towards the door.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“He got off the train and walked briskly towards Whitehall.” “Most of us know that we should walk briskly for the sake of our health.” “Now Dr. Haver, 56, was walking briskly on her Peloton treadmill while reading a study on female sexual dysfunction.” “Hallie Biden walked briskly to the witness box, past her brother-in-law and ex-boyfriend Hunter Biden, to chronicle a star-crossed relationship that ended in anguish, her own addiction and, eventually, his criminal prosecution.” Etymology
From brisk + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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