swift

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happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way:

The police took swift action against the rioters.

Thank you for your swift reply.

The gazelle is one of the swiftest and most graceful of animals.

a small bird with curved, pointed wings that can fly very fast

moving or able to move at great speed, or happening within a very short time; fast or quick:

A swift current carried him downstream.

Public reaction has been swift and negative.

abbreviation for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications: an electronic system used by banks and financial organizations around the world for sending payments to each other