Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swung
verb
/swʌŋ/
Definition
The past tense and past participle of swing, meaning to move back and forth or to rotate around a fixed point.
Examples
- The child swung high on the playground swing.
- He swung the door open with excitement.
- After a brief discussion, she swung her opinion to the other side.
Meaning
To have moved something in a curved or circular motion or to have changed direction suddenly.
Synonyms
- swung out
- swung round
- flung
