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Meaning of swift

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

swift

Pronunciation:/swɪft/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.

    Synonyms:needletailspinetailswiftlet
  2. Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus.

    Synonyms:fence lizard
  3. A moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth.

  4. Any of various fast-flying hesperiid butterflies.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Fast; quick; rapid.

  2. Capable of moving at high speeds.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Swiftly.