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Definition swing in American English
swing
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/swɪŋ/
1
a seat hanging from chains or ropes that moves backward and forward and is used especially by children
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2
an attempt to hit someone or something by making a smooth curving movement with your hand, a weapon, or a piece of sports equipment
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Example
There has been a significant 15 percent swing to the left.
Example
a swing away from traditional ideas of family life
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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)