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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But the Dells' giving through their foundation hasn't grown apace with their wealth, according to Tompkins-Stange. Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026 While Notre-Dame’s interior has reopened for religious services and to the public, extensive work continues apace. Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026 Finance Director Pete Coletto said the adjustments help keep the city apace with rising costs. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026 The city’s ultrarich threatened to flee over Mamdani’s election, but the luxury market has continued apace anyway. Clio Chang, Curbed, 27 Apr. 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 3 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

apace

adverb
: at a quick pace : fast
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