The difference between Speedy and Swift
When used as adjectives, speedy means rapid, whereas swift means fast.
Speedy is also verb with the meaning: to process in a faster than normal, accelerated way.
Swift is also noun with the meaning: a small plain-colored bird of the family apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
Swift is also adverb with the meaning: swiftly.
check bellow for the other definitions of Speedy and Swift
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Speedy as an adjective:
rapid; swift
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Speedy as a verb (transitive):
to process in a faster than normal, accelerated way
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Speedy as a verb (internet, slang, transitive, Wiktionary and WMF jargon):
to apply the speedy rule in an online community (often the deletion rule); speedy delete
Examples:
"The guy is *not* so obviously insignificant that speedying him is appropriate."
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Swift as an adjective:
Fast; quick; rapid.
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Swift as an adjective:
Capable of moving at high speeds.
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Swift as a noun:
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
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Swift as a noun:
Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus.
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Swift as a noun:
A moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth.
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Swift as a noun:
A reel for winding yarn.
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Swift as a noun:
The main cylinder of a carding-machine.
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Swift as a noun (obsolete):
The current of a stream.
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Swift as an adverb (obsolete, poetic):
Swiftly.