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quick vs quickly

quickly vs quick

quick is a noun but quickly is not a noun.

quick is an adjective but quickly is not an adjective.

quick and quickly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quick Yes Yes No Yes
quickly No No No Yes
As adverbs, quick and quickly are synonyms defined as:
  • quick and quickly: with little or no delay
Other synonyms of quick include promptly.
quick (noun) quickly (noun)
any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
quick (adjective) quickly (adjective)
moving quickly and lightly
easily aroused or excited
accomplished rapidly and without delay
hurried and brief
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
performed with little or no delay
quick (adverb) quickly (adverb)
with little or no delay with speed
with little or no delay
without taking pains
Difference between quick and quickly

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