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swift

Pronunciation: [swɪft]

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Learn how to use swift in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “speed”

(adjective) when something happens very quickly or something moves fast. Imagine a bird flying through the sky or a runner sprinting—they are both swift.

Example

The swift river carried the boat down to the lake.

Example

The slow turtle was not swift at all compared to the eager rabbit.

Example

How swift can a cheetah run?

Context: “efficiency”

(adjective) when something is done without wasting time. Like when you quickly finish your homework, that’s being swift in your work.

Example

She completed her project with swift efficiency and impressed her teacher.

Example

His delayed response to the request was not swift and caused some confusion.

Example

Can you finish the assignment in a swift manner?

Context: “bird”

(noun) a type of bird that flies very fast and spends a lot of time soaring in the air. Swifts are known for their quick movements and are usually seen in the sky.

Example

We saw a swift flying above us while enjoying our picnic.

Example

There were no swifts around the park that day; only a few pigeons were visible.

Example

Have you ever seen a swift in flight?

How to pronounce swift

Pronunciation: [swɪft]

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