Definitions

swing

[swing] / swɪŋ /

NOUN

rhythm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fluctuation rhythm stroke

STRONG

beat cadence cadency lilt measure meter motion oscillation swaying tempo undulation vibration

VERB

move back and forth; be suspended

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curve dangle flap fluctuate hang lurch pitch pivot rotate sway swivel turn twirl veer wave whirl wiggle wobble

STRONG

avert deflect divert oscillate palpitate reel revolve rock roll sheer shunt suspend swerve undulate vary vibrate volte-face waggle wheel

WEAK

be pendent pendulate turn about turn on an axis wag

Antonyms

STRONG

be still stabilize

Example Sentences

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"Here, here, Swing!" cried Racey, struck by a brilliant idea.

From The Heart of the Range by White, William Patterson

Vocabulary lists containing swing

"The Giving Tree"

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"The Giving Tree"