swiftly
Translation
quickly, rapidly, fast
Examples
The ambulance arrived swiftly at the scene.
The ambulance arrived swiftly at the scene.
He moved swiftly to block the door.
He moved swiftly to block the door.
Grammar Patterns
verb + ((swiftly)) to do (sth.) quickly The team acted swiftly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quickly, rapidly, fast; Antonyms: slowly.
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'swift' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
If an action is 'swift' (adjective), then it is done 'swiftly' (adverb).