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swift

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /swɪft/

swift means: Moving or happening very quickly.

adjective

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Moving or happening very quickly.

  • We need swift action.
  • Her reply was swift and clear.
  • The bird disappeared with one swift movement.

Similar words: quick, fast, rapid

Opposites: slow

Common phrases: swift action, swift response, swift movement

noun

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A small bird with long wings that flies very fast and looks similar to a swallow.

  • A swift flew overhead.
  • Swifts catch insects while flying.
  • We watched a flock of swifts above the rooftops.

Similar words: needletail, spinetail, swiftlet

Common phrases: a swift flies, common swift, swift nest

Questions about swift

What does swift mean?

Moving or happening very quickly.

What is swift in other languages?

Türkçe: hızlı · Español: rápido · Français: rapide · Deutsch: schnell · Italiano: rapido · 日本語: 速い

How do you pronounce swift?

It is pronounced /swɪft/.

How do you use swift in a sentence?

We need swift action. Her reply was swift and clear.

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