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

Examples of apace in a Sentence

Development on the project continued apace. the end of another year is hastening apace
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Nvidia on Wednesday delivered strong quarterly results to cap off its fiscal year, outdone only by the chip giant's outlook for the current quarter, in a sign the AI boom continues apace. Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 Industry grassroots activity has continued apace. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026 To use Cory Doctorow’s invaluable term, the enshittification of everything continues apace. Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 Aaronson’s remarkable renaissance continues apace, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his 10th goal of the season, while Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon returned to the fold. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Jan. 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

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 1 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

apace

adverb
: at a quick pace : fast
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