Synonyms for Swift
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1. swift

   Nimble refers to lightness, freedom, and quickness of motion within a somewhat narrow range, with readiness to turn suddenly to any point; swift applies commonly to more sustained motion over greater distances; a pickpocket is nimble-fingered, a dancer nimble-footed; an arrow, a race-horse, or an ocean steamer is swift; Shakespeare's "nimble lightnings" is said of the visual appearance in sudden zigzag flash across the sky. Figuratively, we speak of nimble wit, swift intelligence, swift destruction. Alert, which is strictly a synonym for ready, comes sometimes near the meaning of nimble or quick, from the fact that the ready, wide-awake person is likely to be lively, quick, speedy. Compare ACTIVE; ALERT.

   Synonyms:
   active, agile, alert, brisk, bustling, lively, nimble, prompt, quick, speedy, sprightly, spry

   Antonyms:
   clumsy, dilatory, dull, heavy, inactive, inert, slow, sluggish, unready

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1. swift

   Synonyms:
   rapid, speedy, headlong, quick, accelerated, nimble, expeditious, fleet, fast, ready, quick, eager, alert, prompt

   Antonyms:
   slow, tardy, lingering, lazy, loitering, unexpeditious, inactive, sluggish, unready

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1. Swift, Gustavus Franklin Swiftnoun

   United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

   Synonyms:
   western fence lizard, blue-belly

   Antonyms:
   slow

2. Swift, Jonathan Swift, Dean Swiftnoun

   an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

   Synonyms:
   western fence lizard, blue-belly

   Antonyms:
   slow

3. swiftnoun

   a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

   Synonyms:
   western fence lizard, blue-belly

   Antonyms:
   slow

4. western fence lizard, swift, blue-belly, Sceloporus occidentalisadjective

   common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks

   Synonyms:
   western fence lizard, blue-belly, swift

   Antonyms:
   slow

5. fleet, swiftadjective

   moving very fast

   "fleet of foot"; "the fleet scurrying of squirrels"; "a swift current"; "swift flight of an arrow"; "a swift runner"

   Synonyms:
   fleet, swift

   Antonyms:
   slow

Matched Categories

1. • Apodiform Bird
   • Meat Packer
   • Satirist

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1. swiftadjective

   Synonyms:
   quick, fast, fleet, rapid, speedy, expeditious, flying

2. swiftadjective

   Synonyms:
   ready, prompt, eager, zealous, forward

3. swiftadjective

   Synonyms:
   sudden, instant

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1. swiftadjective

   Synonyms:
   fleet, rapid, fast, speedy, quick

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1. List of paraphrases for "swift":

   rapid, quick, speedy, fast, prompt, rapidly, expeditious, quickly, early, timely

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1. List of known nicknames for "Swift":

   Swifty, Swifty McVeigh, Swifty McVay

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SWIFT

   Synonyms:
   Should We Intervene Following Thrombolysis trial

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1. Marie Curie:

   I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy.

2. Onur Ozan:

   SWIFT has completed the on-boarding process for these banks, and can confirm that they have now been reconnected to SWIFT, we will continue to work with the remainder of the entities that have applied to rejoin SWIFT to ensure their smooth reconnection.

3. Herodotus:

   Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

4. Laura Haigh:

   Swift amendment should not come at the price of ensuring full respect and protection of peaceful assembly.

5. Jacob Frey:

   Shifting the culture of the police department requires swift and decisive action, termination is necessary -- both to discipline the officer and to send a clear message.