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quickly adverb. OE.
[from QUICK adjective + -LY2.]
In a lively manner; with animation or vigour. OE-E19.
b. With quickness of perception. OE-L16.
c. In a lifelike manner. L15-E17.
Rapidly; at a fast rate; within a short space of time; without delay, very soon. ME.
T. Hardy She moved about quickly as if anxious to save time. G. Greene He would rather die quickly than slowly suffocate. B. Pym 'I don't suppose I shall be in very much,' said Mrs. Napier quickly. A. Carter She stepped back quickly into the bushes.