Where does “apace” come from?
Apace comes from Middle English apās, from Old French à pas, meaning "at a pace" or "by steps."
apace (English): Quickly, rapidly, with speed
Definitions
- Quickly, rapidly, with speed
Ancestry of “apace”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | apās | step by step, slowly; quickly, rapidly; at once,... |
| 2 | Old French | à pas | at a quick pace |