Swiftlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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swiftlier
[ ˈswɪftliːər ]
speed comparison
Swiftlier is a comparative form of the adverb swift. It is used to describe an action that is done with greater speed than something or someone else. Although it is not commonly used in modern English, it follows the same pattern as other comparative adverbs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She completed her task swiftlier than her colleagues.
- The athlete ran swiftlier to secure the lead.
- He finished the project swiftlier than expected.
Translations
Translations of the word "swiftlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rápido
🇮🇳 तेज़तर
🇩🇪 schneller
🇮🇩 lebih cepat
🇺🇦 швидший
🇵🇱 szybszy
🇯🇵 より速い
🇫🇷 plus rapide
🇪🇸 más rápido
🇹🇷 daha hızlı
🇰🇷 더 빠른
🇸🇦 أسرع
🇨🇿 rychlejší
🇸🇰 rýchlejší
🇨🇳 更快
🇸🇮 hitrejši
🇮🇸 hraðari
🇰🇿 жылдам
🇬🇪 მეტი სწრაფი
🇦🇿 daha sürətli
🇲🇽 más rápido
Etymology
The word 'swiftlier' is formed by the base word 'swift', which comes from the Old English 'swift', meaning 'quick, nimble, or swift'. The Old English word is rooted in Proto-Germanic '*swif-az', which has similar meanings related to speed. The suffix '-ly' is commonly used in English to form adverbs from adjectives, and the comparative '-er' is added to indicate a higher degree. While compounding might have been more prevalent in older forms of English, such usage has decreased in modern language in favor of more common alternatives. Although 'swiftlier' is grammatically correct, it is relatively rare and might be encountered more frequently in poetic or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation.