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Better ways to say “Very fast”
Two words for a single vivid adjective.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
If something is fast enough to warrant praise, name the pace. "Rapid," "swift," "brisk," or a concrete time all beat "very fast."
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
The team turned it around very fast.
After
The team turned it around in two days.
iii · The alternatives5 ways out
- 01Rapid neutral
formal speed
A rapid response.
- 02Swift formal
with elegance
A swift resolution.
- 03Brisk neutral
efficient pace
A brisk follow-up.
- 04Quick neutral
plain and short
A quick fix.
- 05Speedy neutral
conversational
A speedy turnaround.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
If you can add "in 48 hours" to the sentence, prefer that over the adjective.