swift vs swiftlet
swiftlet vs swiftswift and swiftlet both are nouns.
swift is an adjective but swiftlet is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| swift | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| swiftlet | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
swiftlet is a hyponym of
swift; that is, swiftlet is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
swift:
- swift: a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
- swiftlet: swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest
Other hyponyms of swift include
Apus apus, European swift, Chateura pelagica, chimney swallow, chimney swift, Collocalia inexpectata.
| swift (noun) | swiftlet (noun) |
|---|---|
| a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight | swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest |
| common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks |
| swift (adjective) | swiftlet (adjective) |
|---|---|
| moving very fast |
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