Synonym: apace, chop-chop, cursorily, promptly, quick, rapidly, speedily. Similar words: quick, fickle, juice, weekly, briskly, frankly, tackle, backlog. Meaning: [‘kwɪklɪ] 
adv. 1. with rapid movements 2. with little or no delay 3. without taking pains.
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(1) A little fire is quickly trodden out. 
(2) A staff is quickly found to beat a dog with.
(3) Lightly gain, quickly lost.
(4) The mouse that hath but one hole is quickly taken.
(5) Melissa quickly became adept at predicting his moods.
(6) That stretch of forest was stumped quickly.
(7) Brass tarnishes quickly in wet weather.
(8) She quickly doled out the food.
(9) Most animals decompose very quickly after death.
(10) I ate too quickly and got hiccoughs.
(11) Patriotism can turn into jingoism and intolerance very quickly.
(12) Children quickly get bored by adult conversation.
(13) He quickly scooped the money up from the desk.
(14) How ever did you get here so quickly?
(15) Her skin tans very quickly in the summer.
(16) Touching something soft[Sentencedict.com ], I sprang quickly back.
(17) She reloaded the gun as quickly as she could.
(18) New cars depreciate in value quickly.
(19) The army quickly crushed the revolt.
(20) The ground dried up quickly after the rain.
(21) The dispenser quickly filled the prescription for me.
(22) Once the vote was taken, things quieted down quickly.
(23) She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel.
(24) Please whistle up all the dogs quickly.
(25) The new song caught on really quickly.
(26) The mist quickly dissipated as the sun rose.
(27) Reaching this agreement so quickly was a great achievement.
(28) Milk sours quickly in warm weather.
(29) The dry spell quickly diminished our water suply.
(30) She found herself tiring more quickly these days.
More similar words: quick, fickle, juice, weekly, briskly, frankly, tackle, backlog, suckling, buckling, reckless, knuckles, lackluster, lacklustre, sick, dick, lick, pick, kick, tick, stick, brick, click, trick, bicker, wicked, pick off, pick up, pick out, pickup.
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Will you read this blog post “quick” or “quickly”? Which word should you use and when? If you’re not sure, then check out our simple guide to what these words mean and how to use them correctly.
Quick (Adjective)
“Quick” is an adjective, so we use it to modify nouns. Its main use is to describe something that happens at speed or in a short amount of time:
The following morning, we had a quick chat about the incident.
I was expecting a quick response.
We can also use it for someone who is fast to think, learn, or react:
Sophie was a quick learner, picking up the new vocabulary in days.
The word “fast” has a similar meaning to “quick” in some cases, but these words are also different in some important ways.
Quickly (Adverb)
The adverb “quickly” means that something happened at speed or without delay. And since it is an adverb, we use this term to modify verbs (i.e., to say how an action is performed):
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We drove quickly to get home before sunset.
I quickly passed the phone to Tom and left the room.
Nowadays, some people use “quick” as an adverb in place of “quickly”:
The book gave tips on how to get rich quick.
This is not usually a problem in everyday conversation, as people will know what you mean. But in formal writing, such as an essay, you should only use “quick” as an adjective and “quickly” as an adverb.
Summary: Quick or Quickly?
These words are similar in that both refer to something being fast or happening in a short amount of time. However, they do have different uses:
- Quick is an adjective, so you should use it to modify nouns.
- Quickly is an adverb, so you should use it to modify verbs.
Hopefully, the difference between these words is now clear. But if you’d like extra help to ensure you have used adjectives and adverbs correctly, why not try proofreading? You’ll find that our service is very quick!
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#1
Dear friends, I got a question, I have been seeing people use the sentence «make it quick» in many circumstances, however, I think it should be » make it quickly»….which one is correct?
Btw I realize that «eat you alive» and «make it clean» is correct, but i am getting confused now… Really need your professional help! Please!
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#2
Some varieties of English are more prone to use a different adverb (i.e. that of the same spelling as the corresponding adjective). Some words don’t have -ly endings that are common adverbs (i.e. he drives fast (and NOT fastly)). Quick is sort of similar case and some people use it as an adverb, while others use ‘quickly’. Prescriptively, people would probably demand that only «quickly» is technically correct but many people have various relationships with the adverbial suffix. I personally use -ly all the time for most adverbs, but I’d have no problem with someone saying «Did you see what he put together? He made it really quick«, though I wouldn’t say that myself.
I’ve posted in various threads on this sort of variation.
Here are some links -> #1, #2, #3.
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I see , thank you very much i go check them now!
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#4
[«Prescriptively, people would probably demand that only «quickly» is technically correct» QUOTE/Alx.]
Alx, in the sentence «make it quick«, why not consider «quick’ the object complement for the direct object «it»? Like in the sentence «you make me sick!». In this case you would use adjectives and not adverbs.
Bic.
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#5
Quick is an adjective in your example, not an adverb — the instruction is to make it quick. Quick modifies it, not make. It is whatever the person has asked for or to be done. When whatever was asked for happens the next comment could be thank you, that was quick — definitely not quickly.
This is a different construction from he made it really quick, which is, I think, unlikely — somebody who uses quick as an adverb in that sentence would probably say he made it real quick. The sentence which both Alxmrphi and I would use, he made it really quickly, has quickly modifying the verb.
PS — I see bicontinental got there before me.
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#6
Well. A follow-up question…sorry about this.
Does the same principle apply to «make me happy» and «make me happily»? The second one is weird for me…
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#7
Ah, I didn’t think of it being a complement, maybe because the question had already framed the idea of an adverb in my mind.
Still, for non-complement usages I believe my post is still valid (i.e. describing the speed in which «it» was made, whatever it is).
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#8
Hm..thank you! I see your point.
For my understanding i need to find out the emphasized part/word,
If the sentence focuses on the action i should use adverb, if it focuses on the noun i should use adjective.
Am i correct?
Once again thank you all
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#9
…now i do not know which one is right…
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#10
Quick is an adjective in your example, not an adverb — the instruction is to make it quick. Quick modifies it, not make. It is whatever the person has asked for or to be done. When whatever was asked for happens the next comment could be thank you, that was quick — definitely not quickly.
This is a different construction from he made it really quick, which is, I think, unlikely — somebody who uses quick as an adverb in that sentence would probably say he made it real quick. The sentence which both Alxmrphi and I would use, he made it really quickly, has quickly modifying the verb.
PS — I see bicontinental got there before me.
Are you saying these two sentences are different in construction?
«you make it quickly!» » you make it quick!»
I mean , i just added a «you» inthe second one compare with «make it quick»
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#11
«Make it quickly» refers to the specific act of «making» something. For instance, you could order something to be made and say «Can you make it quickly because I have a flight out tomorrow morning.» «Make it quick» refers to something (the «it») that needs to be done rapidly and doesn’t have anything to do with making anything. For instance, you could call your friend and say «Get over here right away and make it quick!» and the «it» is basically the act of getting over to your house.
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#12
Are you saying these two sentences are different in construction?
«you make it quickly!» » you make it quick!»
I mean , i just added a «you» inthe second one compare with «make it quick»
Both sentences are possible but the verb isn’t used in the same sense
(You) make it quickly
Here make = To cause to exist or happen; bring about; create
(You) make it quick
Here make = To cause to be or become
That’s why you have an adverb in the former and an adjective in the latter.
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#13
«Make it quickly» refers to the specific act of «making» something. For instance, you could order something to be made and say «Can you make it quickly because I have a flight out tomorrow morning.» «Make it quick» refers to something (the «it») that needs to be done rapidly and doesn’t have anything to do with making anything. For instance, you could call your friend and say «Get over here right away and make it quick!» and the «it» is basically the act of getting over to your house.
Oh i see, it is like the second one has no action involved.
Thank you!
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#14
The usual usage of «make it quick» in BE goes
A: I just want to go to the loo. (One can substitute another euphemism or something else entirely but which would not take long)
B: Well make it quick then, we need to be there in ten minutes.
If one wanted another expression «do it quickly» or be «quick about it». The expression has little to do with making things.
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#15
Sorry to be a pain in ass… But honestly, i thought
B could also say » make that quickly we need to go…»
I mean it is correct in grammar…
Maybe both of them are ok ???
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#16
No, I don’t think B could say that. «Quick» modifies «it» and is an adjective. if you say «make that quickly» you have to be talking about the act of making something, not about other kinds of actions, like going to the loo or finishing your assignment or giving an update on the latest sales figures to your boss. If «it» refers to some action, you need to say «make it quick» not «quickly.»
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#17
Raistlin, imagine the following situation (you’ve probably seen that in films). You are pointing a gun at me. I know I stand no chance — you’ve got a gun and I have nothing. So, resigned to the idea of having to die, out of sheer desperation, I say to you «Make it quick!». When I say this I mean, more or less «Make my death quick. I want a quick death, as opposed to a slow and painful one. I don’t want you to shoot my knees first just for the sport of it and gloat over my horrible pain while I writhe on the floor like a bloody worm!» I am not saying «Make it quickly!»
because the verb «make» involves some sort of creation, while evidently you are bent on destruction.
Okay, if I said «Do it quickly!»
it would mean more or less the same. In that case, however, I would be talking about the act of killing, not about death itself…
Has that helped a bit? I hope I did not confuse you even more…
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#18
It is an idiomatic usage. In the circumstances described one does not make anything and one would not use the expression » make that quickly we need to go…». Even if one were, for example «I just wanted to make a cake» one would be more likely to reply «Well be quick then».
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#19
The usual usage of «make it quick» in BE goes
A: I just want to go to the loo. (One can substitute another euphemism or something else entirely but which would not take long)
B: Well make it quick then, we need to be there in ten minutes.If one wanted another expression «do it quickly» or be «quick about it». The expression has little to do with making things.
ok, I think (just think) I get it, in your case, B is refering to the whole «go to the loo» thing? he/she wants that thing to be quick.
I was focusing on «going into the loo and unleash himself…» the whole course of actions.
..Am i right this time? i really hope I am….otherwise I may need to go find a loo..
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#20
Raistlin, imagine the following situation (you’ve probably seen that in films). You are pointing a gun at me. I know I stand no chance — you’ve got a gun and I have nothing. So, resigned to the idea of having to die, out of sheer desperation, I say to you «Make it quick!». When I say this I mean, more or less «Make my death quick. I want a quick death, as opposed to a slow and painful one. I don’t want you to shoot my knees first just for the sport of it and gloat over my horrible pain while I writhe on the floor like a bloody worm!»
I am not saying «Make it quickly!»
because the verb «make» involves some sort of creation, while evidently you are bent on destruction.
Okay, if I said «Do it quickly!»
it would mean more or less the same. In that case, however, I would be talking about the act of killing, not about death itself…
Has that helped a bit?
I hope I did not confuse you even more…
it does help… >< I guess i keep concentrating on the pull the trigger part….that is why i keep using adverb… thank you all!!!!!!!
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#22
I just find from an online dictionary http://www.ldoceonline.com/search/?q=quick that «quick» itself is also an adverb……
Yes, and that is the case dealt with by AlxMrphi in #2. Your example shows why using it as an adverb can be ambiguous.
«Make it quick» might then mean either «Create it quickly» (adverb) or «Make the activity itself a quick one» (adjective).
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#23
Checking WR Dictionary, I found that «Quick» is only adjective, only adverb form of it is «quickly».
We don’t say: «Give us food quick.» but «Give us food quickly.»
If «quick» is also an adverb then what’s wrong in speaking or writing «Give us food quick.»?
Cagey
post mod (English Only / Latin)
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#24
Here are two discussions of the use of quick as an adverb; this is common in colloquial speech. We also learn that quick has been used as an adverb for several hundred years. .
Do it quick!
quick-quickly
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#25
Sorry to be a pain in ass… But honestly, i thought
B could also say » make that quickly we need to go…»
I mean it is correct in grammar…
Maybe both of them are ok ???
Raistlin, imagine the following situation (you’ve probably seen that in films). You are pointing a gun at me. I know I stand no chance — you’ve got a gun and I have nothing. So, resigned to the idea of having to die, out of sheer desperation, I say to you «Make it quick!». When I say this I mean, more or less «Make my death quick. I want a quick death, as opposed to a slow and painful one. I don’t want you to shoot my knees first just for the sport of it and gloat over my horrible pain while I writhe on the floor like a bloody worm!»
I am not saying «Make it quickly!»
because the verb «make» involves some sort of creation, while evidently you are bent on destruction.
Okay, if I said «Do it quickly!»
it would mean more or less the same. In that case, however, I would be talking about the act of killing, not about death itself…
Has that helped a bit?
I hope I did not confuse you even more…
I think the part in red in boozer’s post best answers Raistilin’s question above.
It seems Raistlin is (or was?) confusing make with do.
Do it quickly = do it (whatever you’re doing or going to do) «in a quick way», in the shortest time possible
Make it quick = make whatever you’re doing a quick, short action. Make a quick action of it.
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It seems Raistlin is (or was?) confusing make with do.
Yes, I was left with the same impression, LV. Perhaps it should be stressed that «make» and «do» do not mean the same. And also that «do» can be seen as an adequate substitute for almost any other action, while «make» cannot.
“Quicker” and “more quickly” seem to highlight the same direction or command in English. It would be helpful to read through this article to find out more about the two forms. We’ll teach you all the differences you need to know.
What Is The Difference Between “Quicker” And “More Quickly”?
“Quicker” is the comparative adjective we use to show that something is “quick” compared to another thing. “More quickly” is a comparative adverb because “quickly” is an adverbial form. They are both correct, and their meanings are almost identical when we use them.
The only real difference comes from the adjective and adverb forms. It’s common to describe someone or something as “quick” when you expect them to move fast.
However, we typically use “quickly” to describe an action because it’s an adverb. Though there are plenty of informal cases where “quick” also works as an adverb, so the two words overlap.
If you’re not sure what the difference between an adjective and an adverb is, you can refer to the following:
- Adjective: I am quicker than her.
- Adverb: You move more quickly than I thought.
The adjective works to describe someone or something, while the adverb works to modify a verb (in this example, we modify “move”).
Is “More Quickly” Grammatical Correct?
It might help to learn a little bit more about “more quickly” and whether it’s correct to use.
“More quickly” is grammatically correct. “Quickly” is an adverb, and we can use it to compare two things based on which thing is moving “quickly” compared to the other. “More” works as the comparative form here because “quickly” is two syllables.
Remember, adverbs work to modify verbs in sentences. Therefore, it’s appropriate to use “more quickly” when we are accompanying it with another verb. For example, you’ll want to use “move more quickly” or “go more quickly” since they both have verbs present.
The standard rule to follow when using the comparative form is to include an “-er” ending after a word if it’s only one syllable. We are working with two syllables in the case of “quickly,” so it’s more common to write “more” before it.
When Should I Use “More Quickly”?
These examples should help you to understand more about it:
- I would like for us to be going more quickly. Do you think you can handle that?
- You should be doing this more quickly! I don’t have time to wait around for you.
- If you move more quickly, you’re more likely to get to the end of your day and get the chance to go home.
- There is no need to move more quickly now. I’m going as quick as I can, and that’s okay.
- I should try this more quickly to make sure I can get it done on time.
- Would you get here more quickly? I can’t keep waiting around at an empty table.
- I need you here more quickly than you’re estimated arrival time.
“More quickly” is an adverbial comparison. We use it when we are modifying a verb in the sentence (i.e. “move more quickly”). It works to show that the current speed of the verb isn’t “quick” enough for our liking.
When Should I Use “Quicker”?
And here are some examples to show you how “quicker” might work:
- If you’re not willing to move any quicker, maybe we should just call it a day!
- I think you can go quicker than that! You should keep trying until you figure it out.
- Are you not able to go quicker? That’s a bit ridiculous! I think you have a chance.
- Being quicker isn’t always being better! You need to know when to go slow to win races like this.
- I wish I could be quicker! Then maybe more people would be happy to look up to my prowess.
- She’s quicker at getting her homework done than me! I like to be thorough, though.
- You’re not going to be quicker than him forever! One of these days, he’s going to beat you!
“Quicker” is a comparative adjective. We can use it to compare two things with each other to determine which one is “quicker” than the other. This is all about time and speed, and it allows us to make a comparison whenever it’s used.
Is “More Quickly” Or “Quicker” Used The Most?
Perhaps you’d be interested to see some statistics to see which of the two words is more common.
According to Google Ngram Viewer, “quicker” is the more popular choice of the two. However, there isn’t much difference between them overall, and there are still plenty of written cases where the comparative adverb “more quickly” is also used.
You might also notice that “more quickly” was briefly the more popular choice toward the end of the 1900s. This shows that both forms are correct and recognized by native speakers, so you usually won’t go wrong no matter which one you choose to use.
Is It Ever Correct To Use “Quicklier”?
It might help to see whether we can combine the comparative adjective rules for the adverb “more quickly.”
“Quicklier” is never correct. Remember, we use “more” when an adjective or adverb is longer than one syllable. We only use the “-er” ending when the word is one syllable. Therefore, “quicklier” is never going to be correct, and you should avoid using it.
There are no exceptions to this. If you’re going to use either of the words in this article, you can only use “quicker” or “more quickly.” There are no combinations between the two that work.
Is “More Quick” Correct?
Finally, we need to look at how comparative adjective rules work.
“More quick” is not correct. When writing with one-syllable adjectives, we always make sure to add an “-er” ending to the word if we’re changing it into the comparative form. We do not add “more” to the beginning of the adjective until it is two or more syllables in length.
These examples will remind you of that fact:
- Correct: I want to be quicker next time.
- Incorrect: Can you be more quick?
- Correct: I should have been quicker than her!
- Incorrect: I don’t know how to be more quick!
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