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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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 The stock market continues apace, crypto, there's all of these sort of euphoric elements in the marketplace right now that are very similar in some ways to the 1920s, automobiles, radio, and the like. ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025 When the rat bites through one worker’s glove, the spread of the virus begins apace, transmitted via saliva. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025 Still, as school shootings continue apace, many districts don’t have the option to focus only on gun violence prevention. Alana Semuels, Time, 6 Nov. 2025 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 16 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

apace

adverb
: at a quick pace : fast
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