apace

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As the time approached his fears grew apace, and at length, without a word to anybody concerning his intentions, he fled from the city The year 1717, in which the above event took place, was marked by a further advancement in Bach's fortunes, for on his return from Dresden he was appointed Capellmeister to the young Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen.

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  1. adverb At a rapid pace; swiftly.
  2. adverb In such a way or at such a speed as to keep up the requisite momentum; abreast.

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  • Preparations for the birthday went forth apace, and the question of gifts was the important topic of the hour. —  Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party
  • Dawn came on apace, heralded by the singing of birds, and the splashing of fish in search of the early insect. —  Canoe Boys and Campfires Adventures on Winding Waters
  • For while all this was in debate the danger to Serbia grew apace, and intelligence sources of information now made it certain that the German Great General Staff had not only planned, but had already made nearly all the preparations for, a great stroke in the direction of the western Balkans In this distressing state of affairs Bulgaria was always the uncertain factor. —  Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918
  • "I shouldn't wonder if we were to get a surprise from them while in such a mood Evening drew on apace, and crowds of people moved about to witness the illumination and other evidences of rejoicing, while some of the more enthusiastic sought to express their sentiments by firing a volley with small arms. —  The Settler and the Savage
  • Terence grows apace, and seems resolved to go to sea. —  Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman
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  1. Middle English a pas, from Old French : a, to (from Latin ad; see ad-) + pas, step; see pace1.

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  1. Middle English apace, apaas, apas, a pas, literally at pace; in pregnant sense, at a good pace, with a quick pace; from a + pace.
 

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