# speedily vs steadily

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### speedily
*adverb · IPA /ˈspiːdɪli/ · frequency rank #39,580*
In a speedy or fast manner.

### steadily
*adverb · IPA /ˈstɛdɪli/ · frequency rank #9,104*
In a steady manner; with a steady progression.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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