Word: Swift
Part of Speech: Adjective (and can also be a noun)
Definition (Adjective): The word "swift" means moving very fast or happening quickly. It describes something that is quick or rapid.
Usage Instructions: You can use "swift" to describe anything that moves with speed or happens without delay. It often refers to physical movement, but it can also describe actions or changes that occur rapidly.
Examples: 1. Adjective Usage: - "The swift river current made it difficult to swim." - "She is a swift runner and won the race easily."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, "swift" can also refer to decisions or actions that are made quickly and efficiently. For example: - "The team made a swift decision to change their strategy after the first round."
Word Variants: - Swiftly (adverb): This means to do something in a swift manner. - Example: "She completed the project swiftly." - Swiftness (noun): This refers to the quality of being swift. - Example: "The swiftness of the response impressed everyone."
Different Meanings: 1. Noun (Common Western Lizard): In this context, "swift" refers to a type of lizard that is often found on logs or rocks. 2. Noun (Bird): It can also refer to a small bird that resembles a swallow and is known for its rapid flight. 3. Historical Figures: The word "Swift" can refer to Jonathan Swift, an English satirist born in Ireland, or to Gustavus Swift, a United States meat-packer known for his innovations in refrigerated railroad cars.
Synonyms: - Quick - Fast - Rapid - Fleet - Brisk
Idioms:While there aren’t many idioms that use "swift" directly, the concept of speed can be found in phrases like "swift and sure," which means to act quickly and confidently.