swing

/swˈɪŋ/

/ˈswɪŋ/

[verb] [noun]

to swing

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

synonyms : sway

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another

synonyms : swing over

to succeed in achieving or getting something, particularly in a dishonest way

have a certain musical rhythm

change direction with a swinging motion; turn

make a big sweeping gesture or movement

synonyms : sweep

swing out

alternate dramatically between high and low values

play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm

hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement

hang freely

synonyms : dangle

drop

live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style

engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends

be a social swinger; socialize a lot

synonyms : get around

Swing

[NOUN]

a seat hung by overhead chains or ropes on which people can sit on and move back and forth, often seen in playgrounds

a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

synonyms : jive

swing music

a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them

a sweeping blow or stroke

a noticeable change from one opinion to another

changing location by moving back and forth

synonyms : swinging

vacillation

a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball

synonyms : baseball swing

cut

the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it

synonyms : golf shot

golf stroke

a jaunty rhythm in music

synonyms : lilt

Examples

1. The swing set is located outside the school.

2. We set up a swing set in the yard.

3. The votes in the swing state may turn the tide in this election.

4. The building project is in full swing, and the construction workers are making great progress.

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