swift

adjective
UK: /swɪft/
US: /swɪft/

  1. Moving or capable of moving at high speed; quick.

    1. The swift fox ran across the field.
    2. The swift response of the emergency services prevented a disaster.

  2. Occurring quickly; prompt.

    1. The company made a swift decision.
    2. We need a swift resolution to this problem before it escalates.

  3. Immediate.

    1. Swift action is needed right now.
    2. Swift and decisive measures were taken to contain the outbreak.

Synonyms

rapid prompt speedy fast quick
swift noun

  1. A small, fast-flying bird with long wings.

    1. A swift flew overhead.
    2. The swift builds its nest high in the eaves of the building.
swift verb

  1. Move swiftly; hurry.

    1. The deer swift through the forest.
    2. The river swifts powerfully towards the sea during the storm.
swift adverb

  1. In a swift manner; quickly.

    1. She completed the task swift.
    2. The athlete ran swift and effortlessly, breaking the previous record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swift" in English means: Moving or capable of moving at high speed; quick., Occurring quickly; prompt., Immediate..

The phonetic transcription of "swift" is /swɪft/ in British English and /swɪft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swift": rapid, prompt, speedy, fast, quick.

Example usage of "swift": "The swift fox ran across the field.". More examples on the page.