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swift in Latin

swift in Latin is celer, rapidus, celox — swift means moving or happening very quickly.

swift in Latin

celer
adj
Fast; quick; rapid.
rapidus
adj
Fast; quick; rapid.
celox
adj
Fast; quick; rapid.
incitus
adj
Fast; quick; rapid.
vēlōx
adj
Fast; quick; rapid.
apus
noun
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.

What does "swift" mean?

  1. adj Moving or happening very quickly.
    "We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew."
  2. noun A small, fast-flying bird that looks similar to a swallow.
    "A swift darted past the church tower at dusk."
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swift in a sentence

  • We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew.
  • The police made a swift arrest after the robbery.
  • A swift darted past the church tower at dusk.
  • Every summer, swifts return to nest under the old roof tiles.

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What is "swift" in Latin?
"swift" in Latin is celer, rapidus, celox. swift means: Moving or happening very quickly.
How do you use "swift" in a sentence?
Example: "We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew." In Latin, "swift" is celer, rapidus, celox.
Are there other ways to say "swift" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "swift": celer, rapidus, celox, incitus, vēlōx, apus.
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