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swing Definition and Meaning in English (swing definition)

verb
Synonyms:swayoscillate
Quick Answer • Definition

Swing definition: To move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or as if suspended.

Definitions of Swing

  1. 1verb

    To move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or as if suspended.

  2. 2noun

    A seat suspended by ropes or chains, on which someone can sit and move backward and forward.

  3. 3verb

    To turn or cause to turn in a wide curve.

Example Sentences

casual

“The children love to play on the swing in the park.”

casual

“He watched the pendulum swing back and forth.”

casual

“The car swung around the corner quickly.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

stand stillremain fixed

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseswung
present participleswinging
agent nounswinger
adjectiveswingy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in full swingidiom

At the peak of activity or progress.

swing byphrasal_verb

To visit a place or person briefly, especially on the way to somewhere else.

swing the dealexpression

To influence the outcome of a deal or negotiation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Swing in English

What is the meaning of Swing in English?▼
Swing definition: To move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or as if suspended.
How do you translate 'Swing' to English?▼
'Swing' translates to 'swing' in English. Swing definition: To move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or as if suspended.
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