Definition of Swift
Swift
swift
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
quick or brisk, happening promptly or suddenly;
e.g. He worked at a swift pace so that he could finish the task before the deadline.
(adjective)
moving at a fast speed or acting without delay, or capable of doing this;
e.g. A swift wind was blowing through the trees. She gave a swift response to each question asked.
(adverb)
(literary) quickly or briskly, in a manner that is fast-paced and often sudden;
e.g. She moved swift and steady through the trees without making any noise.
(noun)
any of the small birds characterized by long wings and a general appearance similar to swallows, capable of flying at a quick pace;
e.g. He said that the bird was a swift and that it had a nest nearby.
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