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Swiftly vs Whirry - What's the difference?

swiftly | whirry |

As an adverb swiftly

is in a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

As an adjective whirry is

of or pertaining to a whirr.

As a noun whirry is

a sudden or quick movement; a whirr.

As a verb whirry is

to convey swiftly.

swiftly

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly
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    whirry

    English

    Etymology 1

    From whirr.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (rare) Of or pertaining to a whirr.

    • Noun

    (whirries)
  • (obsolete) A sudden or quick movement; a whirr.

    • Verb

  • (obsolete) To convey swiftly.
  • (obsolete) To hurry; to go swiftly.

    • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (whirries)