Definitions
- Describing a quick and efficient completion of a task or job. - Referring to a fast and timely response to a situation or request. - Talking about a rapid and urgent action taken to prevent harm or danger.
- Describing a fast and smooth movement or action. - Referring to a quick and decisive decision or action taken in a situation. - Talking about a rapid and efficient completion of a task or job.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a fast or quick action.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a smooth and efficient movement or action.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs to modify verbs.
- 4Both words are synonyms for 'quickly'.
- 5Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Speedily is more commonly used to describe completing a task or job quickly, while swiftly is more commonly used to describe a fast and smooth movement or action.
- 2Connotation: Speedily can imply urgency or necessity, while swiftly can imply grace or elegance.
- 3Frequency: Swiftly is more commonly used than speedily in everyday language.
Remember this!
Speedily and swiftly are synonyms that both describe a fast or quick action. However, speedily is more commonly used to describe completing a task or job quickly, while swiftly is more commonly used to describe a fast and smooth movement or action. Additionally, speedily can imply urgency or necessity, while swiftly can imply grace or elegance.
