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swift
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- pronunciation:
- swIft
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
swifter, swiftest |
definition 1: |
moving or able to move very rapidly.
She is a swift runner.- synonyms:
- fast, quick
- antonyms:
- slow, sluggish
- similar words:
- brisk, fleet, hurried, rapid, winged
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definition 2: |
happening, coming, or being done quickly.
He made a swift change of plans.- synonyms:
- fast, immediate, instant, quick
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- hasty, prompt, rapid
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related words: |
agile, alert, fast, hasty, immediate, instant, quick, sudden |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a bird with long wings and a short tail that can fly very fast. There are several kinds of swifts.
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derivations: |
swiftly (adv.), swiftness (n.) |
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