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fast vs swift

Both 'fast' and 'swift' are correct adjectives used to describe speed. 'Fast' is more commonly used in everyday language, while 'swift' is a bit more formal or literary. They can be used interchangeably in most contexts.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 771 views

fast

This is a correct adjective used to describe speed.

It is commonly used in everyday language to describe something that moves quickly.

Examples:

He is a fast runner.
The car is very fast.
She speaks fast.

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And her health is deteriorating quite fast.
Dad says I'm recovering fast.
The service sent you over fast.
Humans can't move that fast.
Alternatives to a debt restructuring are fast disappearing.
I guess bad news travels fast.
Mesothelioma shouldn't grow this fast.
The special economic zone is developing fast.
My life is changing so fast.
Word travels fast in literary circles.
But news about death spreads fast.
She also eats her lunch really fast.
And ripen real fast after fourth flower...
But that could change very fast.
And this global workforce crisis is approaching very fast.
Even Superman never recharged this fast.
Napoleon once said that secrets travel fast in Paris.
Generally something spreading this fast is airborne.
Which means whoever jacked this guy worked fast.
Mascara was applied thick and fast.

Alternatives:

quick
speedy
rapid
swift

swift

This is a correct adjective used to describe speed, but it is a bit more formal or literary.

It is used to describe something that moves quickly, often in a more formal or literary context.

Examples:

The swift horse crossed the finish line first.
She made a swift decision.
The bird flew with swift movements.

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Without swift intervention, victim bleeds to death.
A Capoeira fighter knocked down 12 men with one swift stroke.
The deer's helpless, he made it swift.
It wasn't a swift death.
Given these advantages, the pace of internationalization has been swift.
This exceptional situation requires a swift and temporary adaptation of the Eurosystem monetary policy framework.
Meeting the completion date of 1 October 2005 calls for swift and focused action.
We need to retaliate with a swift and overwhelming show of force.
Stratton lorb, swift like a locust.
And yet some might argue that the strongest defense is a swift and decisive offense.
Stratton lorb, swift like a locust.
Member States should ensure the swift rectification of deficiencies identified during Commission inspections.
Thanks for that swift blade, Marshal.
The proposal brought swift reaction, here on Capitol Hill.
Death came swift and often in this brutal world.
And make swift return for more.
We will then crush the rebellion with one swift stroke.
Justice is not always as swift as we want it to be.
I think the universe dispenses swift justice.
Death came swift and often in this brutal world.

Alternatives:

fast
quick
speedy
rapid

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