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Definition quickly in British English

quickly adverb

adverb
/ˈkwɪkli/
1

at a fast speed

Example

She went quickly out of the room.

Example

We have to work quickly.

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2

after only a short time

Example

Our suspicions were quickly proved accurate.

Example

Something has to be done about this quickly.

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3

lasting only a short time

Example

Let me explain very quickly what I mean.

Example

The holidays always seem to go so quickly.

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Definition quickly in British English