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rapidly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɹæpədɫi// UK //ɹˈæpɪdli// rapid·ly General-service

adv. very fast or in a short amount of time. You use this to describe how something changes or moves quickly.

adv. at a great speed; very quickly. Often used to describe the rate of change, growth, or movement in a formal or objective context.


SIMPLE

The city is growing rapidly.

CONTEXTUAL

Technology is changing so rapidly that it is hard for many people to keep up with new devices.

COMPLEX

The company's stock price rose rapidly following the announcement of a breakthrough in renewable energy storage, catching many market analysts by surprise.

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Origin

From rapid + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.

Pitfall

The rapidly growth of the cityThe rapid growth of the cityLearners often use the adverb 'rapidly' to modify a noun instead of the adjective 'rapid'.

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