swiftly
Definition
Adverb: In a swift manner; with speed; rapidly; quickly.
Usage
The adverb "swiftly" describes how an action is performed, specifically indicating that it is done with great speed or without delay. It modifies verbs to show the manner of the action.
Examples
- The emergency team responded swiftly to the call.
- Time passes swiftly when you're having fun.
- She swiftly completed the assignment before the deadline.
Advanced Usage
- To act/swing/move swiftly: These are common collocations emphasizing quick, decisive action.
- The government acted swiftly to implement new safety measures.
- Used in formal or literary contexts to convey efficient and often graceful speed.
- The hawk descended swiftly upon its prey.
Variants and Related Words
- Swift (adjective): Moving or capable of moving at great speed.
- He is a swift runner.
- Swiftness (noun): The quality of being swift; speed.
- The swiftness of his reply was impressive.
Synonyms
- Quickly
- Rapidly
- Speedily
- Promptly
- Expeditiously
Antonyms
- Slowly
- Gradually
- Leisurely
Related Idioms and Phrases
- (As) swift as an arrow: Extremely fast and direct.
- The news spread through the town as swift as an arrow.
- Swift and sure: Quick and certain or accurate.
- The justice was swift and sure.
Adverb
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in a swift manner
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she moved swiftly
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