swing Synonyms
swing Meaning
swing (n)
a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
a sweeping blow or stroke
changing location by moving back and forth
a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz
a jaunty rhythm in music
the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it
in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball
a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them
swing (v)
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
change direction with a swinging motion; turn
influence decisively
make a big sweeping gesture or movement
hang freely
hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
alternate dramatically between high and low values
live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style
have a certain musical rhythm
be a social swinger; socialize a lot
play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm
engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends
swing Sentence Examples
- The children took turns swinging on the playground.
- The hammock swayed gently in the breeze, inviting us to swing.
- The baseball player took a mighty swing and sent the ball soaring over the fence.
- The pendulum swung back and forth, marking the passing of time.
- The door swung open, revealing a familiar face.
- I felt a sense of exhilaration as I swung from the trapeze.
- The dancer's movements were characterized by graceful swings of her arms.
- The guitar player strummed the chords and swung his body to the rhythm.
- The swing set creaked and swung as the wind played with it.
- The skier carved a perfect arc into the snow, swinging their poles to maintain balance.
FAQs About the word swing
a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity, mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth, a swe
rein,licence, license, space, wiggle room, slack,leeway,latitude
botch, goof (up), mess (up), muff, mess (up), scamp, fumble, louse up, mishandle, scamp
The children took turns swinging on the playground.
The hammock swayed gently in the breeze, inviting us to swing.
The baseball player took a mighty swing and sent the ball soaring over the fence.
The pendulum swung back and forth, marking the passing of time.
