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really quickly vs really quick

Both 'really quickly' and 'really quick' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Really quickly' is an adverbial phrase describing the speed of an action or process, while 'really quick' is an adjectival phrase describing something that is fast or speedy.
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really quickly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the speed of an action or process.

Use 'really quickly' when you want to emphasize the speed at which something is done or happens.

Examples:

  • She finished the race really quickly.
  • He typed up the report really quickly.
  • The car accelerated really quickly.
  • Dec 25, 2023 ... “May I speak to him really quickly?” All the above sound totally fine. “May I speak to him real quick?” This one sounds slightly less formal.
  • Oct 19, 2017 ... "Real quick" is slang really quick is common but slang you might hear real quickly BUT really quickly is actually correct all are the same.
  • Dec 29, 2020 ... The correct phrase is, “really quickly.” She cleaned up the room, really quickly.
  • Is anyone else's iPads starting to overheat really quickly now? Need help? We are here. O24 May 8, 2024, 4:48am 1. I see that everyone else is noticing the ...
  • Sep 25, 2020 ... How do I build this app really quickly · A Header group element · The native bubble mobile menu element · Native Bubble search element · A repeating ...
  • 4 days ago ... 641 likes, 4 comments - jkwinders on November 1, 2024: "It got really cold, like, really quickly! I think I've experienced something around ...
  • Oct 21, 2005 ... Does your Nano battery die really quickly? A few nights ago I wanted to see exactly how long my Nano battery would last. I didnt keep ...
  • Dec 6, 2023 ... For some reason, for at least three months now, whenever I use Plasma as my desktop, my disk gets filled up really, really quickly, ...
  • Dec 4, 2023 ... Hi All I transferred my domain to Squarespace early last week and the DNS records updated really quickly, within a couple of hours.
  • I healed really quickly — bled for less than 10 days! Last time, it was about 5 or 6 weeks. I recommend looking into raw vs. dried placenta ...

Alternatives:

  • very quickly
  • extremely quickly
  • in a hurry

really quick

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is fast or speedy.

Use 'really quick' when you want to describe something that is done or happens at a fast pace.

Examples:

  • He has a really quick wit.
  • She made a really quick decision.
  • The team scored a really quick goal.
  • Dec 29, 2020 ... “Really quick” is grammatically correct because the adjective “quick” requires an adverb “really” to describe it.
  • Dec 25, 2023 ... “Really quick” is grammatically correct, but using “real quick” is more natural when speaking. For example, “I am going to the restroom real quick.”
  • Oct 19, 2017 ... "Real quick" is slang really quick is common but slang you might hear real quickly BUT really quickly is actually correct all are the same.
  • May 29, 2024 ... So is it just me or do weapons break really quick in softs? Question. I've noticed my swords(duel long swords) have been degrading super fast ...
  • Privacy & Disclosure · Home Broccoli recipes. Really Quick Broccoli Pasta. By:Nagi. Published:18 Oct '21 Updated:14 Aug '23. 341 Comments. Recipe v Video v ...
  • Sep 25, 2017 ... Veeam Community discussions and solutions for: really quick upgrade question of Veeam Backup & Replication.
  • Sep 14, 2013 ... ... really quick" -- not sure how long that actually is. It takes just a few minutes to apply new firmware but it would be bad if the camera ...
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... 1969 likes, 282 comments - yana54lv on August 21, 2024: "This round went by really quick #18".
  • Jul 31, 2011 ... Hi folks, I'm trying to play 'Ever fallen in love' by the Buzzcocks. It's a really quick tempo and requires some fast work on the hi-hat.
  • Jan 23, 2023 ... 835 likes, 1 comments - daniel.m.tal on January 23, 2023: "Chatting by the fire, really quick story beat during lunch.

Alternatives:

  • very quick
  • extremely quick
  • speedy

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