Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swing

verb /noun
/swɪŋ/
Definition
To move back and forth or from side to side in a smooth, often circular manner.
Examples
  • She loves to swing on the playground.
  • The door began to swing open with a creak.
  • He took a swing at the baseball.
Meaning
Swing can refer to the action of moving something in a curved path, or it can describe the rhythm and movement associated with certain activities, such as dancing or playing sports.
Synonyms
  • sway
  • rotate
  • fling
  • move
  • oscillate