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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The Hoover train and the Dave Franco-ssance continue apace; this adaptation also stars Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Mason Thames, Willa Fitzgerald, Scott Eastwood, and Clancy Brown. Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025 On the other side of the country, Mock Game Week proceeds apace at USC. Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 This 35-mm. camera gives you the joy of analog photography—without the self-seriousness The revival in film photography continues apace. Jonathan Margolis, Air Mail, 7 June 2025 What Happens Next The textbook to be rolled out across Russia's schools comes as the country continues to produce drones apace, facilitated by imports of components from China. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 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 14 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

apace

adverb
: at a quick pace : fast
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