swift Synonyms
Another word for swift
• adjective (Context 1)
Moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity.
"The fast river currents made it too dangerous for the group to swim across."
• adjective (Context 2)
Happening, coming, or done quickly or without delay; prompt.
"The government promised a prompt response to the escalating environmental crisis."
• adverb (Context 3)
In a rapid, prompt, or unhesitating manner (often used in literary contexts or as a flat adverb).
"The majestic horse ran swiftly across the open meadow."
• noun (Context 4)
A rotating frame or cylinder used in textile crafts for holding hanks of yarn or wire as they are unwound.
"She carefully placed the delicate skein of wool onto the wooden reel before winding it into a ball."
Opposites of swift
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of swift varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: