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swift

adjective
\ ˈswift How to pronounce swift (audio) \

Definition of swift

 (Entry 1 of 5)

1 : moving or capable of moving with great speed a swift runner
2 : occurring suddenly or within a very short time a swift transition
3 : quick to respond : ready

swift

adverb

Definition of swift (Entry 2 of 5)

: swiftly swift-flowing

swift

noun

Definition of swift (Entry 3 of 5)

1 : any of several lizards (especially of the genus Sceloporus) that run swiftly
2 : a reel for winding yarn or thread
3 : any of numerous small plainly colored birds (family Apodidae) that are related to the hummingbirds but superficially much resemble swallows

Swift

biographical name (1)
\ ˈswift How to pronounce Swift (audio) \

Definition of Swift (Entry 4 of 5)

Gustavus Franklin 1839–1903 American meatpacker

Swift

biographical name (2)

Definition of Swift (Entry 5 of 5)

Jonathan 1667–1745 English (Irish-born) satirist
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Swiftian \ ˈswif-​tÄ“-​É™n How to pronounce Swiftian (audio) \ adjective

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Adjective

fast, rapid, swift, fleet, quick, speedy, hasty, expeditious mean moving, proceeding, or acting with celerity. fast and rapid are very close in meaning, but fast applies particularly to the thing that moves fast horses and rapid to the movement itself. rapid current swift suggests great rapidity coupled with ease of movement. returned the ball with one swift stroke fleet adds the implication of lightness and nimbleness. fleet runners quick suggests promptness and the taking of little time. a quick wit speedy implies quickness of successful accomplishment speedy delivery of mail and may also suggest unusual velocity. hasty suggests hurry and precipitousness and often connotes carelessness. a hasty inspection expeditious suggests efficiency together with rapidity of accomplishment. the expeditious handling of an order

Examples of swift in a Sentence

Adjective

 a swift and accurate response the sleekest, swiftest boat ever to have sailed in the regatta

Adverb

 tried to cross the swift-flowing river
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 Chinese leader Xi Jinping has appeared to play down the possibility of a swift and comprehensive resolution to the trade conflict. — Gerry Shih, BostonGlobe.com, "China, US to resume high-level trade talks in Washington in October," 5 Sep. 2019 Chinese leader Xi Jinping has appeared to downplay the possibility of a swift and comprehensive resolution to the trade conflict. — Washington Post, "China, U.S. to resume trade talks in Washington in October," 5 Sep. 2019 The council’s final OK was swift, with no discussion. — Priscella Vega, Daily Pilot, "Huntington Beach council rejects disputed Ellis Avenue residential-commercial project," 4 Sep. 2019

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