swift

adjective
/swɪft/

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example Sentences

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

Example Expressions

swift action

Synonyms

fast, quick, rapid, speedy, prompt

Antonyms

slow, sluggish, delayed

Collocations

swift action, swift response, swift movement, swift decision

Related Vocabularies

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Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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