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Definition of swifter - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fastmoving or capable of moving with great speed
- The swifter runner won the race easily.
2.
comparisonmoving or happening more quickly than another
- The cheetah is swifter than the lion.
Noun
1.
nauticalDated forward shroud of a lower mastDated
- The swifter supported the lower mast's structure.
2.
boat reinforcementDated rope encircling a boat for strengthDated
- The swifter was tightened around the boat's hull.
Origin of swifter
Old English, swift (quick) + -er (comparative suffix)
Examples of swifter in a sentence
In a swifter move, he dodged the attack. The swifter runner finished the race in record time. Her response was swifter than anyone expected. The crew tightened the swifter before setting sail. A damaged swifter can compromise the mast's stability. The swifter was essential for the boat's stability.
Without the swifter, the boat might collapse.
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- French:plus rapide, galhauban, ...
- German:schneller, Vorstag, ...
- Italian:più veloce, strallo, ...
- Spanish:más rápido, delantal, ...
- Portuguese:mais rápido, anteparo dianteiro, ...
- Chinese:更快的, 支索, ...
- Japanese:より速い, スウィフター, ...
- Arabic:أَسْرَع, شداد أمامي, ...
- Hebrew:מָהִיר יוֹתֵר, כֶּבֶל תְּמִיכָה קַדְמִי שֶׁל תֹּרֶן תַּחְתּוֹן, ...
- Russian:более быстрый, ванты, ...
- Ukrainian:швидший, вантажний трос, ...
- Hindi:अधिक तेज़, स्विफ्टर, ...
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)
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, ...
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