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noun · uncountable · rare

swiftness

swift·ness

The state of being swiftThe state of being swift.

/ˈswɪftnɪs/

» The kite soared upwards with the swiftness of a bird.

Der Drachen flog schnell wie ein Vogel in die Luft.

Meaning

1 senses

(uncountable, usually)The state of being swift.
with remarkable swiftness
demonstrate swiftness

More definitions

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

Examples

2 sentences

The kite soared upwards with the swiftness of a bird.
deDer Drachen flog schnell wie ein Vogel in die Luft.
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Swiftness is sublime, slowness superb.
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Origin

From Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes (“swiftness”), equiv

From Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes (“swiftness”), equivalent to swift + -ness.

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Forms

plural: swiftnesses

Singular	swiftness

uncountable

Synonyms

5 synonyms

hasteB2 celerity rapidity

Close in meaning

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens:speed fastness

Word family

1 related words

Relatedswift

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

swiftB2 swiftly swig swill

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