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
Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, of course, computers were improving apace. Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024 In Shasta, the anger-politics has continued apace, with dismal implications for the quality of local governance and for the ability of neighbors to disagree civilly without resorting to intimidation. Sasha Abramsky, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024 Medical innovation continues apace, and new expensive drugs and treatments will continue to come on the market. Dylan Matthews, Vox, 16 Aug. 2024 The outsourcing of work and/or production to companies in foreign countries, long the bane of the union, has continued apace, per the guild. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for apace 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apace. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

apace

adverb
: at a quick pace : fast
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