Fastly

/ˈfæst.li/ adverb

Definition

In a fast manner; quickly and swiftly (archaic or non-standard form; 'quickly' is preferred in modern English).

Etymology

From 'fast' (the adjective meaning quick) plus '-ly,' the standard adverbial suffix; however, 'fast' itself works as an adverb, making this form archaic or dialectal.

Kelly Says

Grammarians hate 'fastly' because 'fast' already works perfectly as an adverb (you say 'go fast,' not 'go quickly')—it's a word that shows how English speakers sometimes add '-ly' to words that don't need it!

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