swiftly
word · lemma: swift
Definition
In a very quick or fast manner; describes doing something with speed.
Usage & Nuances
A formal or literary adverb; more common in written English than in speech. Use with verbs to describe quick actions: 'move swiftly', 'swiftly respond'. Not used for physical objects ('a swiftly car' is incorrect). Similar to 'quickly', but 'swiftly' can sound more elegant or urgent.
Spanish: rápidamente - velozmentePortuguese (BR): rapidamente - velozmentePortuguese (PT): rapidamente - velozmenteChinese (Simplified): 迅速地Chinese (Traditional): 迅速地Hindi: तेज़ी सेArabic: بسرعةBengali: দ্রুত - তাড়াতাড়িRussian: быстро - стремительноJapanese: 素早く - すぐにVietnamese: nhanh chóng - mau lẹKorean: 신속하게 - 빠르게Turkish: hızla - süratleUrdu: تیزی سے - جلدی سےIndonesian: dengan cepat - dengan segera
Example Sentences
He apologized swiftly when he realized his mistake.
natural
The police acted swiftly to solve the problem.
basic
The river flows swiftly after the rain.
basic
She finished her homework swiftly.
basic
If you want to catch the train, you need to move swiftly.
natural
Rumors spread swiftly in a small town.
natural