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Loudly vs Rapidly - What's the difference?

loudly | rapidly |

As adverbs the difference between loudly and rapidly

is that loudly is in a loud manner; at a high volume while rapidly is with speed; in a rapid manner.

loudly

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • In a loud manner; at a high volume.
  • He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street.

    Antonyms

    * quietly

    rapidly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • With speed; in a rapid manner.
  • *
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    Synonyms

    * (with speed) quickly, speedily * See also