swift
Pronunciation: [swɪft]
Word
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?
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