Pronunciation: /swɪft/

Definitions of swift

noun a small, fast-flying bird of the swallow family, with long, narrow wings and a forked tail

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a swift fly by.

A2 The swift is a small bird known for its speed.

B1 The swifts migrate to Africa for the winter.

B2 The swifts darted through the sky with incredible agility.

C1 The swift's aerodynamic shape allows it to reach high speeds.

C2 The swift's swift movements make it a formidable hunter.

adjective moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast

Example Sentences

A1 The rabbit was swift as it hopped through the meadow.

A2 She made a swift decision to leave the party early.

B1 The delivery service promised swift shipping for all orders.

B2 The athlete's swift movements impressed the crowd.

C1 The company implemented swift changes to improve efficiency.

C2 His swift actions saved lives during the emergency.

Examples of swift in a Sentence

formal The company made a swift decision to restructure its operations.

informal He made a swift exit before the party got too crowded.

slang Let's make a swift move before anyone notices.

figurative Her mind worked with a swift precision, solving problems effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of swift

past tense

swifted

plural

swifts

comparative

swifter

superlative

swiftest

present tense

swift

future tense

will swift

perfect tense

have swifted

continuous tense

is swifting

singular

swift

positive degree

swift

infinitive

to swift

gerund

swifting

participle

swifted

Origin and Evolution of swift

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'swift' originated from Old English 'swift', meaning quick or fast.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'swift' has retained its original meaning of quick or fast, but has also been used metaphorically to describe things that are efficient or agile.