swiftly

English

Etymology

swift +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

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Adverb

swiftly (comparative more swiftly, superlative most swiftly)

1. In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly
   • 2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, BBC:

     Gary Cahill, a target for Arsenal and Tottenham before the transfer window closed, put England ahead early on and Rooney was on target twice before the interval as the early hostility of the Bulgarian supporters was swiftly subdued.

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