🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

빠르게

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ppareuge

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rapidly/ˈræp.ɪd.li/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"기차가 시골을 빠르게 지나갑니다."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a quick manner; with great speed.

    "The train moved rapidly through the countryside."
  2. 2

    Occurring or done in a short period of time.

    "The situation escalated rapidly, leaving everyone in shock."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'rapidly' originates from the Latin root 'rapidus', meaning 'seizing' or 'hasty', which evolved through Old French 'rapidité' before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted to emphasize quickness or speed in action.

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