apace

adverb

ə-ˈpās How to pronounce apace (audio)
Synonyms of apacenext
1
: at a quick pace : swiftly
growing apace
2
: abreast
—used with of or with
trying to keep apace with changes in technology

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Development on the project continued apace. the end of another year is hastening apace
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But just a couple of hundred yards away, Israeli tanks and bulldozers are visible, and the demolition of buildings continues apace. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 The Great Delegalization, in ways big and small, continues apace. — Dara Lind, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The jobs market steps into the spotlight this week, while second-quarter earnings season continues apace. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla’s road to recovery continues apace. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for apace

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Middle French à pas on step

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of apace was in the 14th century

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apace

adverb
ə-ˈpās How to pronounce apace (audio)
: at a quick pace : fast
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