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
