Swift vs. Timely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Swift and Timely
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Swift
Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast.
Timely
Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.
Swift
Fast; quick; rapid.
Timely
In time; opportunely.
Swift
Capable of moving at high speeds.
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Timely
Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
Swift
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
Timely
Happening or appearing at the proper time.
Swift
Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus.
Timely
(obsolete) Keeping time or measure.
Swift
(entomology) A moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth.
Timely
(archaic) In good time; early, quickly.
Swift
(entomology) Any of various fast-flying hesperiid butterflies.
Timely
(obsolete) At the right time; seasonably.
Swift
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.
Timely
(legal) In compliance with applicable time limits.
Swift
The main cylinder of a carding-machine.
Timely
Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.
Swift
(obsolete) The current of a stream.
Timely
Keeping time or measure.
Swift
Swiftly.
Timely
Early; soon; in good season.
Timely advised, the coming evil shun.
Thanks to you,That called me timelier than my purpose hither,For I have gained by it.
Swift
Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.
My beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Swift of dispatch and easy of access.
And bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Timely
Before a time limit expires;
The timely filing of his income tax return
Swift
Of short continuance; passing away quickly.
Timely
Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time;
A timely warning
With timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery
A seasonable time for discussion
The book's publication was well timed
Swift
Swiftly.
Ply swift and strong the oar.
Timely
At an opportune time;
Your letter arrived apropos
Swift
The current of a stream.
Swift
Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidæ. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds.
Swift
Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard.
Swift
The ghost moth. See under Ghost.
Swift
A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; - used chiefly in the plural.
Swift
The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.
Swift
United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
Swift
An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
Swift
Small plain-colored bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
Swift
Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
Swift
Moving very fast;
Fleet of foot
The fleet scurrying of squirrels
A swift current
Swift flight of an arrow
A swift runner
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