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Definition of swift - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
speedmoving or able to move quickly
- The swift runner won the race.
2.
immediacyhappening very quickly or without delay
- The swift response saved the day.
Adverb
quicklyDated in a quick or rapid mannerDated
- He ran swift to catch the bus.
Expressions with swift
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not very smart or quick to understand
He forgot his keys again—he's not so swift.
very fast or quick in movement
The cheetah is swift as the wind when chasing its prey.
quick help or support
The team provided swift assistance during the emergency.
quick settlement of a problem or dispute
The swift resolution of the conflict surprised everyone.
quick reply or reaction
The manager appreciated the swift response to the urgent request.
moving quickly on feet
The swift-footed athlete won the race.
very fast or quick in movement
The cheetah is swift as an arrow when chasing its prey.
very fast or quick in movement
The athlete was swift as a deer on the track.
moving quickly in a steady stream
The swift-flowing river was dangerous after the storm.
unique code identifying a bank for international transfers
Please provide your swift code for the transaction.
north american bird that eats flying insects and nests in chimneys
The chimney swift circled above the house catching insects.
bird native to Europe and Asia, rarely lands
The common swift is often seen soaring high in the sky.
pale-colored bird known for fast flight
The pallid swift flew swiftly across the sky.
small fox species native to the western grasslands of North America
The swift fox is known for its speed and agility in the prairie..
any moth of the family Hepialidae
The swift moth is common in European gardens.
tool holding yarn skeins for winding into balls
She used a yarn swift to wind the skein.
quick drink of beer in a pub
Let's have a swift half before heading home.
Origin of swift
Old English, swift (quick)
Terms with swift included in their meaning
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action
swift, broad, cutting stroke
cutting
cut with a swift broad stroke
movement
characterized by swift and sudden actions
development
swift development or progress
swift pace
trot or move rapidly over a distance
speed
swift in motion or movement
swift movement
the act of moving swiftly along
swift movement
moving swiftly and smoothly
swift action
quickly grabbed or attacked with eagerness or force
swift
able to move or react swiftly
swift passage
pass by swiftly without stopping
nature
swift shallow part of a stream
swift movement
moved swiftly
swift movement
moving swiftly through the air
branding
design or logo suggesting swift movement
movement
characterized by a sudden swift movement
speed
characterized by sudden swift movement
acr: Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle
brand name for a stun gun
career standout
swift person excelling in their occupation
movement
in one swift movement or strike
Swift essay
satirical suggestion meant to criticize or mock
movement
swift and light in movement or action
swift
moving swiftly or quickly
swift movement
move swiftly over a surface
Examples of swift in a sentence
She made a swift decision to leave. The swift action prevented a disaster. Her swift decision impressed everyone. She moved swift to avoid the obstacle. The bird flew swift across the sky.
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- French:rapide, rapidement, ...
- German:schnell, rasch, ...
- Italian:rapido, velocemente, ...
- Spanish:rápido, rápidamente, ...
- Portuguese:rápido, rapidamente, ...
- Chinese:快速的, 迅速地, ...
- Japanese:速い, 迅速に, ...
- Arabic:سَرِيع, بِسُرْعَة, ...
- Hebrew:מָהִיר, בִּמְהִירוּת, ...
- Russian:быстрый, быстро, ...
- Ukrainian:швидкий, швидко, ...
- Hindi:तेज़, तेजी से, ...
Definition of SWIFT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial TelecommunicationTECH. helps banks send money to each otherTECH.
- The bank used SWIFT to transfer funds internationally.
- SWIFT is crucial for global banking operations.
- Many banks rely on SWIFT for secure transactions.
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- Chinese:SWIFT, ...
- Japanese:SWIFT, ...
- Arabic:سُويفْت, ...
- Hebrew:סְוִויפְּט, ...
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- Ukrainian:SWIFT, ...
- Hindi:अंतरबैंक धन प्रेषण प्रणाली, ...
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