swift
gb/swˈɪft/ us/swˈɪft/
B2
Англійська
~ 9100
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B2
property
1
moving or able to move fast
Moving very fast, or able to move very fast.
Модель уживання:
[something] is swift
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes say 'run swift' in everyday English. In modern standard English, people usually say 'run fast' or 'run swiftly', not 'run swift', except in poetic style. Also, 'swift' is mainly an adjective; use 'swiftly' as the adverb, as in 'She moved swiftly across the room.'
Синоніми
fast (Most general word for high speed; 'swift' can sound a bit more formal or descriptive.)
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speedy ('Speedy' is slightly more informal and often used for people or services that are quick.)
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rapid ('Rapid' is often used in more formal or technical contexts, especially for movement or change.)
Антоніми
slow ('Slow' describes movement with low speed, the opposite of 'swift'.)
Словосполучення
swift runner
|swift river
|swift current
|swift pace
|swift horse
|swift movement
Теми
movement
|sports
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|travel
|transportation
Приклади
- The swift river carried the fallen tree downstream in minutes.
- Cheetahs are incredibly swift hunters on the open plains.
- With a swift kick, she sent the ball flying into the net.
- The train was so swift that the two-hour journey felt very short.
- A swift wind pushed the small sailboat across the lake.
Навчальні приклади
- The horse is very swift.
- A swift runner won the race.
- The boat moved swift across the water in the strong wind.
- A swift river can be dangerous.
- The bird made a swift turn in the sky.
adjective
B2
property
2
happening or done very quickly
Happening or done very quickly, with little or no waiting time.
Модель уживання:
a swift [decision/action/response]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use only 'fast' before these nouns (e.g. 'fast action', 'fast response'). While not always wrong, 'swift action/response' is more standard and common in written and formal English. Also, do not use 'swift' as an adverb (*'They answered swift'); use 'swiftly' or 'quickly' instead.
Синоніми
quick (Very common and general; 'swift' can sound slightly more formal or written.)
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prompt (Often used for actions taken without delay, especially in service or business contexts.)
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immediate (Stronger; suggests happening at once, with almost no time in between.)
Антоніми
slow (Describes actions that take a long time to happen or finish.)
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delayed (Focuses on the fact that something happened later than it should have.)
Словосполучення
swift action
|swift response
|swift decision
|swift recovery
|swift change
|swift punishment
Теми
time
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The company promised swift action to fix the problem.
- Her swift response to the email impressed the client.
- The government faced criticism for its swift decision to close the borders.
- After surgery, he made a swift recovery and returned to work within a week.
- Swift punishment followed the players’ violation of the rules.
Навчальні приклади
- We must take swift action to save the project.
- Thank you for your swift reply.
- The manager made a swift decision.
- He had a swift recovery after the accident.
- The school took swift steps to solve the issue.
Іменник
C1
entity
3
small fast-flying insect-eating bird
A small bird that flies very fast and catches insects while it is flying, looking a bit like a swallow.
Модель уживання:
a swift / a flock of swifts
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse the noun 'swift' (a type of bird) with the adjective 'swift' (fast). In writing, the bird is usually written with a lowercase 's' unless it starts a sentence or is part of a full species name, such as 'Common Swift'.
Синоніми
swallow (A different but similar-looking bird; not the same species, but often mentioned together.)
Словосполучення
common swift
|flock of swifts
|swifts nesting
|swifts feeding on insects
|migrating swifts
|screaming swifts
Теми
animals
|nature
Приклади
- We watched a flock of swifts circle above the church tower at dusk.
- Swifts spend most of their lives in the air and rarely land on the ground.
- Each summer, swifts return to nest in the same old buildings.
- The common swift is known for its long migrations between Europe and Africa.
- Swifts and swallows can be hard to tell apart for beginner birdwatchers.
Навчальні приклади
- A swift is a small bird that flies very fast.
- Many swifts flew over the town in the evening.
- Swifts catch insects while they are flying.
- The swifts come back to this city every summer.
- We saw swifts near the old church.
Граматика
Словникова форма
swift
IPA
GB/swˈɪft/
US/swˈɪft/
Склади й наголос
swift (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (swift)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: swift
- Comparative: swifter
- Superlative: swiftest
Noun
- Base: swift
- Plural: swifts
Споріднені слова
Вирази
swift action
1/swˈɪft ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
quick and decisive action
Action that is taken quickly, without delay, usually to solve a problem or stop something bad.
Приклади
- The company took swift action to recall the faulty products.
- Swift action by the firefighters prevented the fire from spreading.
- Swift action is needed to protect the local jobs.
swift justice
1/swˈɪft d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
very quick legal punishment
Justice or legal punishment that is given very quickly after a crime or wrong action.
Приклади
- The public demanded swift justice after the shocking crime.
- Critics argued that swift justice in this case left little time to examine the evidence.
- The judge promised swift justice for anyone who broke the new law.
swift response
1/swˈɪft ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
very quick reply or reaction
A reply or reaction that is given very quickly, without making someone wait.
Приклади
- Thank you for your swift response to my request.
- The hospital staff gave a swift response when the alarm sounded.
- A swift response from the team helped keep the customer happy.