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- [uh-peys]
- /əˈpeɪs/
- /əˈpeɪs/
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- [uh-peys]
- /əˈpeɪs/
Definitions of apace word
- adverb apace If something develops or continues apace, it is developing or continuing quickly. 3
- adverb apace quickly; rapidly 3
- adverb apace at a fast pace; with speed; swiftly 3
- adverb apace with speed; quickly; swiftly. 1
- noun apace Swiftly; quickly. 1
- adverb apace rapidly 1
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Origin of apace
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English a pas(e) at a (good) pace. See a-1, pace1
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Parts of speech for Apace
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apace popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apace
adv apace
- speedily — characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
- rapidly — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- posthaste — with the greatest possible speed or promptness: to come to a friend's aid posthaste.
- swiftly — moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid: a swift ship.
Antonyms for apace
adverb apace
- slowly — in a slow manner; at a slow speed: Sauté the peppers slowly. I drove slowly back home.
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