swift
/swɪft/ · swift
noun
- A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight. The swift's agility in flight is a wonder to behold.
- Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus. The swift lizard basked in the warm sun on the rocky outcropping.
- A moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth. The swift moth's ghostly wings glowed in the moonlight.
noun
- A swift or rapid movement. The swift motion of the dancer across the stage was mesmerizing.
adjective
- Fast; quick; rapid. The swift current of the river made it difficult to swim.
adjective
- Capable of moving at high speeds. The swift car sped down the highway.
adverb
- In a swift or rapid manner. The swift solution to the problem was a welcome surprise.
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Did you know? The word 'swift' is also the name of a popular mobile operating system developed by Apple, known for its speed and efficiency.