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swift

 
 
pronunciation:
swIft
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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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
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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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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