Definition
Meaning of 'swift'
Meaning of 'swift' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Swift 
[ adv.]
- Swiftly. [ adv.]2. Swift [ n.]
- The current of a stream. [ n.]- Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidae. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds.
- Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard.
- The ghost moth. See under Ghost.
- A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural.
- The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.
3. Swift [ v. i.]
- Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with
celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt. [ v. i.]- Of short continuance; passing away quickly.
Meaning of 'swift' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. swift [ s]
[ s]Meaning (1):
- moving very fast
- moving very fast
Example in sentence:
- a swift current;
- a swift runner;
- fleet of foot;
- swift flight of an arrow;
- the fleet scurrying of squirrels
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