rapidly
gb/ɹˈæpɪdli/ us/ɹˈæpɪdli/
B1
English
~ 2000
gyorsan
B1
1
gyorsan
A1
Usage pattern:
to happen rapidly
The technology industry is rapidly evolving.
A technológiai ipar gyorsan fejlődik.
Temperatures dropped rapidly after the sun set.
A hőmérséklet gyorsan csökkent naplemente után.
She rapidly typed out the email before the meeting.
The disease spread rapidly through the population.
Our company is expanding rapidly into new markets.
Learner examples
The train moves rapidly across the country.
A vonat gyorsan halad át az országon.
He finished the work rapidly.
Gyorsan befejezte a munkát.
The weather can change rapidly here.
The car stopped rapidly when it saw the animal.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rapidly' with 'soon'. 'Rapidly' means something happens fast, not that it will happen in the near future.
Meaning
At a high speed
Collocations
rapidly growing
|rapidly changing
|rapidly increasing
|rapidly approaching
|develop rapidly
Synonyms
quickly (Most common everyday synonym; slightly broader in use.)
|
swiftly (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonyms
slowly (Describes the opposite pace, with little speed.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|science
|core_vocabulary
|time
Definition
Happening or moving very fast.
At a fast pace or with great speed.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rapidly
IPA
GB/ɹˈæpɪdli/
US/ɹˈæpɪdli/
Syllables & stress
rap - idly (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (rap)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: rapidly
- Plural: rapidlies
Word family
Expressions
change rapidly
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ɹˈæpɪdli/
fixed phrase
Become different quickly
To become different in a short time.
Examples
- The climate can change rapidly in the mountains.
- Public opinion may change rapidly after a major event.
grow rapidly
1/ɡɹˈoʊ ɹˈæpɪdli/
fixed phrase
Increase in size quickly
To become bigger or more in number very fast.
Examples
- The city has grown rapidly over the last decade.
- His business is growing rapidly thanks to online sales.
spread rapidly
1/spɹˈɛd ɹˈæpɪdli/
fixed phrase
Expand quickly over an area
To move or reach many places in a short time.
Examples
- The news of the accident spread rapidly.
- The virus spread rapidly among the population.