What is another word for rapidly?
403 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɹˈapɪdli], [ ɹˈapɪdli], [ ɹ_ˈa_p_ɪ_d_l_i]
Rapidly is an adverb used to describe something that happens quickly or at a fast pace. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. Some of these synonyms include fast, swift, speedy, quick, hasty, accelerated, expeditious, and prompt. By using these synonyms in place of rapidly, you can add variety to your writing and make it more engaging for your readers. Choosing the right synonym depends on the context of your writing and the image that you want to create in the mind of your readers. Therefore, select a synonym that best fits your writing style and the tone of your piece.
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Similar words for rapidly:
- lickety-split (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- presto (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective, adverb)
- posthaste (adjective, adverb)
- fast (adverb)
- hastily (adverb)
- other relevant words (adverb)
- soon (adverb)
- briskly (adverb)
- eagerly (adverb)
- fast (adverb)
- furiously (adverb)
- hastily (adverb)
- immediately (adverb)
- on the double (adverb)
- posthaste (adverb)
- quickly (adverb)
- soon (adverb)
- swiftly/swift (adverb)
- very quickly (adverb)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Rapidly:
adj.
• lickety-split (adjective) • Other relevant words: (adjective)- Rabidly,
- time,
- Lickety Split,
- instantaneous,
- deliriously,
- dementedly,
- frenziedly,
- fast-paced,
- senselessly,
- speeder,
- hysterically,
- something fierce,
- presto,
- madly,
- distractedly,
- turbulently,
- more rapidly,
- stormily,
- like mad,
- nonsensically,
- psychotically,
- absurdly,
- unreasonably,
- to distraction,
- devotedly,
- lickety-split,
- ludicrously.
a. & adv.
• Other relevant words: (adjective, adverb) • posthaste (adjective, adverb)adv
• fast (adverb) • hastily (adverb)- on spur of moment,
- Subito,
- on spur of the moment,
- agilely,
- too quickly,
- heedlessly,
- Unpremeditatedly,
- thoughtlessly.
- furiously,
- without warning,
- eagerly,
- breathlessly,
- fast,
- now or never,
- with gusto,
- impatiently,
- actively,
- soon,
- indignantly,
- double-time,
- snappily,
- hotly,
- Instanter,
- in a lively manner,
- infuriatedly,
- without hesitation,
- this minute,
- punctually,
- expectantly,
- brusquely,
- anticipatorily,
- nimbly,
- on the dot,
- with enthusiasm,
- in no time,
- right now,
- unhesitatingly,
- in double time,
- like a bat out of hell,
- hereupon,
- longingly,
- immediately,
- Pellmell,
- heatedly,
- ardently,
- like now,
- on the spot,
- in high gear,
- zestfully,
- Cravingly,
- irately,
- at once,
- straight away,
- on the double,
- at short notice,
- thirstily,
- promptly,
- in a jiffy,
- spiritedly.
adv.
• briskly (adverb) • eagerly (adverb) • fast (adverb) • furiously (adverb) • hastily (adverb) • immediately (adverb)- in jiffy,
- on dot,
- on spot,
- soon afterward,
- this instant,
- tout de suite,
- in new york minute,
- un-hesitatingly,
- now never,
- un hesitatingly,
- doubletime.
- more doublequick,
- more flatout,
- more straightaway,
- most straightaway,
- promptliest,
- most flat out,
- pell mell,
- more directly,
- most flat-out,
- more flat-out,
- most double-quick,
- most double quick,
- more flat out,
- more double quick,
- swiftliest,
- head-long,
- promptlier,
- fleetliest,
- most flatout,
- fleetlier,
- most doublequick,
- more double-quick,
- swiftlier,
- head long.
n.
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- leisurely.
- like a shot,
- chop-chop,
- post,
- speedily,
- right along,
- in a wink,
- amain,
- full tilt,
- swiftly,
- briskly,
- day after day,
- instantaneously,
- under forced draft,
- incessantly,
- without stopping,
- ever and anon,
- hell-bent,
- like blazes,
- without letup,
- in a flash,
- sustainedly,
- like one possessed,
- at all times,
- instantly,
- unvaryingly,
- with all haste,
- hell-bent for election,
- uninterruptedly,
- hand over fist,
- in double-quick time,
- right away,
- ceaselessly,
- night and day,
- quickly,
- every hour,
- unceasingly,
- without cease,
- without delay,
- expeditiously,
- in high,
- lickety-cut,
- every moment,
- on and on,
- with rapid strides,
- in seven-league boots,
- apace,
- every day,
- always,
- in a trice,
- steadily,
- hourly,
- hell for leather,
- Posthaste,
- quick,
- flat-out,
- constantly,
- daily and hourly,
- at flank speed,
- month after month,
- at full speed,
- year after year,
- continually,
- perennially,
- with speed,
- hand over hand,
- like greased lightning,
- in a moment,
- perpetually,
- trippingly,
- unintermittently,
- regularly,
- with giant strides,
- whip and spur,
- ever,
- double-quick,
- hour after hour,
- daily,
- post haste,
- hastily,
- day and night.
Other synonyms:
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- busily.
- alive,
- busy,
- inculcate,
- instant,
- spry,
- inoculate,
- abrupt,
- p.d.q.,
- shrewd,
- drown,
- speedy,
- persist,
- split second,
- shortly,
- castrated man,
- Lickety Cut,
- flat,
- delay,
- hand,
- rashly,
- violently,
- speed,
- velocity,
- instil,
- haste,
- briefly,
- keenly,
- high-speed,
- precipitously,
- rush,
- swiftness,
- stay,
- abundant,
- expeditious,
- bide,
- fleet,
- ample,
- expressly,
- at full tilt,
- success,
- extensive,
- flourishing,
- straightaway,
- smart,
- touching,
- abundance,
- Tantivy,
- impregnate,
- be,
- cursorily,
- lively,
- hurry,
- bountiful,
- stand,
- pronto,
- inspire,
- swift,
- hold,
- steep,
- express,
- adroit,
- in two shakes,
- celerity,
- rapid,
- vigorously,
- introduce,
- like the wind,
- great,
- suddenly,
- drench,
- ready,
- eminent,
- quickness,
- consignment,
- prosper,
- hurried,
- pace,
- shot,
- reside,
- Fleetingly,
- allegro,
- hasty,
- agile,
- at maximum speed,
- lofty,
- sharply,
- diet,
- live,
- on the fly,
- despatch,
- flyingly,
- Fastly,
- conquest,
- steeply,
- famous,
- leap,
- at breakneck speed,
- infuse,
- persevere,
- instill,
- rapidity,
- wealth,
- on the run,
- dispatch,
- flat out,
- unexpectedly,
- hot,
- early,
- fall prostrate,
- big,
- successfulness,
- tall,
- at the double,
- meteorically,
- extreme,
- gigantic,
- readily,
- impetuously,
- hell-for-leather,
- copious,
- plentiful,
- keen,
- directly,
- momentarily,
- like lightning,
- astute,
- remain,
- fare,
- at top speed,
- at a gallop,
- worried,
- nimble,
- imbue,
- expedition,
- distinguished,
- keep,
- all at once,
- sudden,
- alertly,
- embrace,
- elevated,
- race,
- promptness,
- like,
- with dispatch,
- linger,
- in an instant,
- clever,
- rate,
- brisk,
- hurrying.
How to use "Rapidly" in context?
Rapidly is defined as happening or occurring with great speed. It is usually used in phrases like "The car rapidly accelerated forward." This word can have a negative or positive connotation, depending on the context. When used in a positive way, it can connote that the action is quick and efficient. When used in a negative way, it can connote that the action is reckless or uncontrolled.
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Equivalence
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Proper noun, singular
expeditiously, promptly, quick, speedily.
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Adverb
expeditiously, promptly, quick, speedily, swiftly.
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Proper noun, singular
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Independent
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Proper noun, singular
picks.
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Adverb
abruptly, briefly, briskly, constantly, continually, continuously, diligently, directly, dramatically, drastically, dynamically, easily, efficiently, hastily, hurry, immediately, increasingly, later, precipitously, progressively, radically, readily, sharply, shortly, significantly, slowly, soon, sooner, steadily, steeply, suddenly.
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Proper noun, singular
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