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Definitions for Swiftly
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Princeton's WordNet
swiftly, fleetlyadverb
in a swift manner
"she moved swiftly"
Wiktionary
swiftlyadverb
In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Swiftlyadverb
Fleetly; rapidly; nimbly; with celerity; with velocity.
Etymology: from swift.
These move swiftly, and at great distance; but then they require a medium well disposed, and their transmission is easily stopped. Francis Bacon, Natural History.
Pleas’d with the passage, we slide swiftly on,
And see the dangers which we cannot shun. Dryden.In decent order they advance to light;
Yet then too swiftly fleet by human sight,
And meditate too soon their everlasting flight. Matthew Prior.
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swiftly
Swiftly is an adverb that means to do something quickly, promptly, speedily, or without delay. It implies rapid or efficient movement or action.
Webster Dictionary
Swiftlyadverb
in a swift manner; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly
British National Corpus
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Swiftly' in Adverbs Frequency: #392
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Swiftly in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Swiftly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Swiftly in a Sentence
The Trump administration is trying to unilaterally reverse our country's legal and moral commitment to protect those fleeing danger. This new rule is patently unlawful and we will sue swiftly.
Religious discrimination has no place in the State of Texas and I have faith that law enforcement spearheading this investigation will redouble their efforts to swiftly bring those responsible to justice.
The state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety are working closely with local law enforcement to provide resources as needed and deliver justice for this heinous attack, i thank the first responders who have acted swiftly and admirably under pressure, and I want to remind all Texans that we will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence. We will unite, as Texans always do, to respond to this tragedy.
Defense Minister Pedro Cateriano:
We urge the military justice system to act swiftly and if it finds them responsible to apply the maximum penalty.
We have enough solutions and enough power within the limits of (the) Basic Law to quell any unrest swiftly, the central government of China will never allow a few violent offenders to drag Hong Kong down a dangerous road, down a dangerous abyss.
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Translations for Swiftly
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- rápidamenteSpanish
- cepatIndonesian
- 飞Chinese
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