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sway Definition and Meaning in English (sway definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Sway definition: To move or cause to move slowly back and forth or from side to side.

Definitions of Sway

  1. 1verb

    To move or cause to move slowly back and forth or from side to side.

  2. 2verb

    To influence or change someone's opinion or decision, often subtly.

  3. 3noun

    A controlling influence or power over someone or something.

Example Sentences

casual

“The tall grass began to sway gently in the breeze.”

formal

“He tried to sway the jury with his emotional appeal.”

business

“The politician held great sway over his constituents.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsways
past tenseswayed
past participleswayed
present participleswaying
agent nounswayer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hold swayidiom

To have power or influence over someone or something.

under the sway ofexpression

Influenced or controlled by someone or something.

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Sway definition: To move or cause to move slowly back and forth or from side to side.
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'Sway' translates to 'sway' in English. Sway definition: To move or cause to move slowly back and forth or from side to side.
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