swift moth

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Definitions of swift moth words

adjective swift moth moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid: a swift ship. 1
adjective swift moth coming, happening, or performed quickly or without delay: a swift decision. 1
adjective swift moth quick or prompt to act or respond: swift to jump to conclusions. 1
adjective swift moth Slang. quick to perceive or understand; smart; clever: You can't cheat him, he's too swift. 1
adverb swift moth swiftly. 1
noun swift moth any of numerous long-winged, swallowlike birds of the family Apodidae, related to the hummingbirds and noted for their rapid flight. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English (adj. and adv.), Old English (adj.); akin to Old English swīfan to revolve, Old Norse svīfa to rove; see swivel

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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