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Swiftly

/ˈswɪftli/ · adverb

Meaning

In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly..

Example Sentences

Mrs. Piper cut short these piracies by swiftly removing his spoon.
The head of the North Tyne is reached at Deadwater, 36 miles from Hexham. The river has its source just on the English side of the Border, at the foot of Peel Fell, the most westerly spur of the Cheviots. At first it is a sluggish stream (hence the name Deadwater) but begins to flow more swiftly before it reaches Kielder.
Strategic sites in even the remotest regions of the kingdom were swiftly fortified using forced labour.
[T]he early hostility of the Bulgarian supporters was swiftly subdued.

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What does swiftly mean?

Swiftly means In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly..

What is a synonym for swiftly?

Common synonyms include fleetly.

What is the opposite of swiftly?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use swiftly in a sentence?

Mrs. Piper cut short these piracies by swiftly removing his spoon.

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