1
: at a quick pace : swiftly
growing apace
2
: abreast
used with of or with
trying to keep apace with changes in technology

Examples of apace in a Sentence

Development on the project continued apace. the end of another year is hastening apace
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All this is happening, of course, as climate change continues apace. Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025 The battle over Ukraine continues apace, as does civil wars in Myanmar and Sudan. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender people in America continues apace, with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) recording at least 36 killings in the last 12 months in the United States. James Factora, Them, 20 Nov. 2024 This market’s upward trend continues apace; according to Greater Nashville Realtors, home closings were up 3 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year. Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024 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

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

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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apace. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

apace

adverb
: at a quick pace : fast
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