swift

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving quickly and smoothly; not slow or clumsy.

  - "The swift fox can outrun its predators."
  - "Swift action was taken to prevent the fire from spreading."

• noun

  A programming language developed by Apple for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS app development.

  - "I'm learning Swift to build iOS apps."
  - "Swift is known for its safety, speed, and modern features."

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Pronunciation

1. /swɪft/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fence lizard , needletail , spinetail , swiftlet , swith

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swift
quift , lift , shift

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Variants

List of all variants of swift that leads to same result
swift , swifter , swiftest , swifts , Gustavus Franklin Swift , Swift , Jonathan Swift , Swiftian , swift fox , swift foxes , chimney swallow , chimney swift , chimney swifts

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Forms

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swifter, swiftest

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Etymology

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From Old English swif, swifte, meaning swift, quick.

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Trivia

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1. Swift was named after Clifford Swift, an Apple engineer who helped develop the Objective-C language.

2. Swift is open-source and is constantly being updated and improved by Apple and the developer community.

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Related Concepts

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1. Objective-C: Swift is a successor to Objective-C, which was the primary programming language for iOS development prior to Swift's release.

2. Apple Developer Program: To develop and publish apps for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, you must be a member of the Apple Developer Program, which provides access to tools, documentation, and support.

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Culture

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Swift is a popular programming language used in the development of applications for Apple devices. It was first introduced in 2014 and has since gained significant popularity due to its ease of use, safety, and speed.

How to Memorize "swift"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fox running quickly through the forest or a swift sailboat gliding smoothly over the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word swift with the idea of speed or agility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Swiftly Sailing Swans' to remember the word swift.

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