briskly
To perform an action in a quick, energetic, and active manner. It suggests a pace that is fast but efficient, often implying a sense of purpose or healthiness.
Examples
3 of 5She walked briskly to the office to make sure she wasn't late for the meeting.
She moved at a quick and energetic pace toward her workplace.
The chairperson moved briskly through the committee's agenda to save time.
The leader handled the scheduled items quickly and efficiently.
Come on, if we walk briskly, we can still catch the start of the movie!
Hurry up, if we move fast, we will arrive on time.
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Memory Tip
Think of the 'brisk' air in winter; it makes you want to move 'briskly' (fast and energetically) to stay warm.
Quick Quiz
After the rain stopped, the hikers stepped ____ along the trail to reach the summit before sunset.
Correct!
The correct answer is: briskly
Examples
She walked briskly to the office to make sure she wasn't late for the meeting.
everydayShe moved at a quick and energetic pace toward her workplace.
The chairperson moved briskly through the committee's agenda to save time.
formalThe leader handled the scheduled items quickly and efficiently.
Come on, if we walk briskly, we can still catch the start of the movie!
informalHurry up, if we move fast, we will arrive on time.
The chemical reaction proceeds briskly once the temperature reaches sixty degrees Celsius.
academicThe scientific process occurs rapidly and vigorously at a specific heat.
Shares in the tech sector were trading briskly following the positive earnings report.
businessStock exchange activity was fast and high in volume after good news.
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Common Phrases
a briskly paced novel
a book where the story moves along very quickly
move briskly along
to advance through a sequence of events without delay
briskly efficient
doing a job very fast and without any mistakes
Often Confused With
Briefly refers to the duration of time (short), while briskly refers to the speed or energy of an action.
Usage Notes
Use 'briskly' when you want to emphasize not just speed, but a sense of alertness or professional efficiency. It is very common in health contexts, such as 'briskly walking' for exercise.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'briskly' to describe a short duration of time (e.g., 'He spoke briskly' meaning for a short time), but it should describe the energetic manner of the speaking.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'brisk' air in winter; it makes you want to move 'briskly' (fast and energetically) to stay warm.
Word Origin
Derived from the 16th-century French word 'brusque' (lively or fierce), combined with the English adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking cultures, 'briskly walking' is a specific medical recommendation for cardiovascular health, often defined as walking fast enough to raise your heart rate.
Quick Quiz
After the rain stopped, the hikers stepped ____ along the trail to reach the summit before sunset.
Correct!
The correct answer is: briskly
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