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Definition swing in American English

swing verb

verb
/swɪŋ/
1

to move, or to make something move, backward and forward or from one side to another, especially from a fixed point

Example

Swing your arms loosely at your sides.

Example

The rope bridge was swinging in the breeze.

Example

A restaurant sign swung to and fro in the wind.

Example

As she shook her head, her earrings swung back and forth.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
1.1

to move backward and forward on a seat called a swing

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
2

to move in a particular direction with a smooth curving movement, or to make something move in this way

Example

I swung the car into a side street.

Example

She swung around and stared angrily at us.

Example

The door swung shut with a loud bang.

Synonyms and related words
spin revolve whirl
3

to try to hit someone or something by making a smooth curving movement with your hand, a weapon, or a piece of sports equipment

Example

He swung the bat wildly at the ball, missing it completely.

Example

Mrs. Shaw swung at the youth with her umbrella.

Synonyms and related words
hit out strike at aim
4

to change from one emotion, condition, idea, etc. to another, or to make someone or something change in this way

Example

She should be able to swing a significant number of women's votes.

Example

My mother's moods swing from depression to elation.

Example

Public opinion has begun to swing the other way (=away from what it was before).

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
5

to be lively, exciting, and enjoyable

Synonyms and related words
gussy up wake up enliven
6

if music swings, it has a strong pleasant beat

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
Definition swing in American English

Related Words

Words related to swing:

get into the swing (of something) (phrase) I’ll swing for someone (phrase) in full swing (phrase) mood swing (noun) not enough room to swing a cat (phrase) porch swing (noun) swing (verb) swing (noun) swing both ways (phrase) swing by (phrasal verb) swing door (noun) swing into action (phrase) swing it (phrase) swing seat (noun) swing set (noun) swing shift (noun) swing state (noun) swing the balance (phrase) swing through (phrasal verb) swing voter (noun)