CEFR B1

swift

adjective

Meaning

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Examples

The swift river carried the fallen leaves downstream.
She made a swift decision to accept the job offer.

Synonyms: quick, fast, rapid, speedy

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swift (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /swɪft/

Definition

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Examples

The swift river carried the fallen leaves downstream.
She made a swift decision to accept the job offer.
The police car gave chase, but the suspect's getaway was too swift.

How to Use swift

swiftly (adverb): At a great speed; quickly. — "He reacted swiftly to catch the falling vase."

Synonyms of swift

Words with a similar meaning to swift:

quick
fast
rapid
speedy

Antonyms of swift

Words with the opposite meaning to swift:

slow
sluggish

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