Spell Bee Word: rapidly

Basic Details

Word: Rapidly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Quickly; at a fast speed.

Synonyms: Quickly, swiftly, speedily

Antonyms: Slowly, lazily, gradually

Idioms and Phrases

1. In a flash: To do something very quickly. Example: "She completed her homework in a flash so she could go to the park."
2. Like the wind: To do something very fast. Example: "He ran like the wind to catch the bus before it left."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The cheetah moves rapidly across the plains to catch its prey.

Example 2: The news spread rapidly throughout the school, exciting all the students.

Example 3: The river flowed rapidly after the heavy rain, making it difficult to cross.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "rapid" comes from the Latin word "rapidus," which means "seizing" or "snatching"? This reflects the idea of something moving quickly and decisively.

Famous Quote

"Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." Nathaniel Hawthorne

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "rapidly" mean?

a) Slowly
b) Quickly
c) Gradually
d) Lazily

Answer: b) Quickly

2. Which of these is a synonym of "rapidly"?

a) Slowly
b) Swiftly
c) Gradually
d) Lazily

Answer: b) Swiftly

3. Which sentence uses "rapidly" correctly?

a) The turtle moves rapidly through the grass.
b) The train travelled rapidly to the next station.
c) He rapidly climbed the tree to sit on the branch.
d) The snail moved rapidly to reach the finish line.

Answer: b) The train travelled rapidly to the next station.

4. Which idiom means the same as "rapidly"?

a) In a flash
b) As slow as molasses
c) Dragging one's feet
d) At a snail's pace

Answer: a) In a flash

5. What is the opposite of "rapidly"?

a) Quickly
b) Gradually
c) Swiftly
d) Speedily

Answer: b) Gradually