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How to pronounce:
swift
Definition:
(nou) United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903) (nou) an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745) (nou) a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight (nou) common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
Phonetic Transcription:
swɪft
Examples:
The aftermath of the debate was swift.
The vandalism will be swift and merciless.
Their reaction to the announcement was swift.
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