They quickly finished the task.

Meaning: This means they were able to complete the work or assignment they had to do in a short amount of time.

Choice of Words: Quickly means doing something at a fast pace or without delay. Finished means to complete something or bring it to an end. Task refers to a piece of work that needs to be done.

Alternative Expressions

The people did the task in a hurry.

Meaning: This sentence means the same thing as the first sentence, but it uses different words.

Choice of Words: **The people** refers to the people who did the task. **Did** means that they completed the task. **In a hurry** means that they did it quickly.

The task was completed swiftly by the people.

Meaning: This sentence means the same thing as the first two sentences, but it uses different words.

Choice of Words: **The task** refers to the thing that was done. **Was completed** means that it was finished. **Swiftly** means that it was done quickly. **By the people** refers to the people who did it.

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