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swing
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- pronunciation:
- swIng
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
swings, swinging, swung |
| definition 1: |
to cause to move back and forth around a point or on an axis.
He swung the door open and closed.The old clock swung its pendulum back and forth.- similar words:
- pivot, rock, spin, sway, swivel, whirl
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| definition 2: |
to cause to move in a wide motion.
He swung his leg over the fence.He swings his arms as he walks.- synonyms:
- sweep
- similar words:
- move, sway
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| definition 3: |
to cause to move in an arc or circle.
She swung her bag at the robber.The player swung his bat at the pitch.
- similar words:
- heave, spin, whirl
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| definition 4: |
to move back and forth around a point or on an axis, while hanging or suspended.
The tire swing swung from the tree.- similar words:
- dangle, hang, pivot, roll, sway, wheel
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| definition 5: |
to move back and forth while seated on a swing.
My friend and I like to swing on the playground.
- similar words:
- rock, sway
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| related words: |
dangle, turn |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of swinging.
We went for a swing on the playground. |
| definition 2: |
a swinging movement.
The batter took a swing at the pitch.
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| definition 3: |
a steady rhythm in music.
This song has a nice swing to it. |
| definition 4: |
a seat hung from ropes or chains on which one sits and moves back and forth for pleasure.
She went to the swings at the playground.
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| definition 5: |
shift; change.
The president experienced a swing in popularity.- synonyms:
- switch
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| related words: |
trend |
| derivation: |
swingable (adj.) |
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