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Definition of apace

apace

/əˈpeɪs/
a · pace
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• adverb

1

Swiftly; quickly; at a fast or steady pace.

Example

"Construction on the new municipal library is proceeding apace despite the winter weather."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, 'apace' is primarily used in formal or literary contexts and almost always follows the verb it modifies, most commonly in collocations such as 'continue apace', 'proceed apace', or 'grow apace'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late Middle English as a contraction of the phrase 'a pace' (meaning 'at a good pace'), derived from Old French 'pas' and Latin 'passus' ('a step').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apace
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