Swiftly: meaning, definitions and examples

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swiftly

 

[ ˈswɪftli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

moving quickly

In a swift or quick manner; with speed or promptness.

Synonyms

fast, promptly, quickly, rapidly, speedily

Examples of usage

  • She ran swiftly to catch the bus.
  • He completed the task swiftly and efficiently.
  • The wind blew swiftly through the trees.
  • The cheetah ran swiftly to catch its prey.
  • We need to act swiftly to address this issue.
Context #2 | Adjective

done with speed

Done or performed quickly or promptly.

Synonyms

fast, prompt, quick, rapid, speedy

Examples of usage

  • The team made a swift decision to move forward with the project.
  • She gave a swift response to the email.
  • He is known for his swift actions in times of crisis.
  • The company provided swift customer service.
  • The swift delivery of the package exceeded expectations.

Translations

Translations of the word "swiftly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapidamente

🇮🇳 शीघ्रता से

🇩🇪 schnell

🇮🇩 dengan cepat

🇺🇦 швидко

🇵🇱 szybko

🇯🇵 迅速に (じんそくに)

🇫🇷 rapidement

🇪🇸 rápidamente

🇹🇷 hızlıca

🇰🇷 빠르게

🇸🇦 بسرعة

🇨🇿 rychle

🇸🇰 rýchlo

🇨🇳 迅速地 (xùnsù de)

🇸🇮 hitro

🇮🇸 hratt

🇰🇿 жылдам

🇬🇪 სწრაფად

🇦🇿 sürətlə

🇲🇽 rápidamente

Word origin

The word 'swiftly' originated from the Old English word 'swiftlīce', which means quickly or promptly. The adverb 'swiftly' has been in use for centuries to describe actions or movements done with speed and efficiency. It is derived from the adjective 'swift', which has roots in various Germanic languages. Over time, 'swiftly' has become a common adverb in the English language, used to convey the idea of quickness and promptness.

See also: swift, swiftness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,617 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.