Pronunciation: /swɑːθ/

Definitions of swath

noun a broad strip or area of something

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer cut a swath through the field with his tractor.

A2 The hiker followed a swath of clear path through the dense forest.

B1 The artist painted a swath of vibrant colors across the canvas.

B2 The hurricane left a swath of destruction in its wake.

C1 The politician's policies cut a swath through the country's economy.

C2 The company's expansion plans will create a swath of new opportunities for local residents.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer swathes the wheat in the field.

A2 She swathes herself in a cozy blanket on the couch.

B1 The artist swathes the canvas in vibrant colors.

B2 The decorator swathes the room in luxurious fabrics.

C1 The politician swathes their speech in eloquent rhetoric.

C2 The writer swathes their novel in intricate plot twists.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer planted a swath of corn in the field.

A2 She walked through a swath of wildflowers in the meadow.

B1 The artist painted a swath of colors across the canvas.

B2 The storm left a swath of destruction in its wake.

C1 The politician's policies affected a swath of the population.

C2 The corporation's expansion plans covered a swath of territory.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She cut a swath through the tall grass to make a path.

A2 The storm left a swath of destruction in its wake.

B1 The new policy will affect a swath of industries across the country.

B2 The artist painted a swath of vibrant colors across the canvas.

C1 The CEO's decision had a significant impact on a swath of employees within the company.

C2 The politician's speech cut a swath through the audience, leaving a lasting impression on all who heard it.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer cut a swath through the field with his tractor.

A2 She carefully laid out a swath of fabric before starting to sew.

B1 The artist painted a swath of vibrant colors across the canvas.

B2 The hurricane left a swath of destruction in its wake.

C1 The politician's policies affected a swath of the population.

C2 The company's expansion plans will cut a swath through the market.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer cut a swath through the field with his tractor.

A2 She walked through a swath of flowers in the garden.

B1 The hurricane left a swath of destruction in its path.

B2 The artist painted a swath of vibrant colors across the canvas.

C1 The new policy will affect a swath of industries across the country.

C2 The CEO's decision had a significant impact on a swath of employees within the company.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new shirt and a matching tie to go with it.

A2 She packed a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruit, and a blanket.

B1 He prepared a presentation with slides, charts, and graphs.

B2 The company launched a new product with a marketing campaign, social media strategy, and promotional events.

C1 The politician announced a new policy with a press conference, interviews, and a detailed plan.

C2 The chef created a gourmet meal with a tasting menu, wine pairings, and dessert options.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Swath! I can't believe how much food is on this plate.

A2 Swath, that was a close call!

B1 Swath, I never expected to see you here.

B2 Swath, what a beautiful view from up here!

C1 Swath, the amount of work required for this project is overwhelming.

C2 Swath, I am truly impressed by your dedication to this cause.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer mowed a swath through the field with his tractor.

A2 The hiker walked through a swath of wildflowers in the meadow.

B1 The tornado left a swath of destruction in its path.

B2 The artist painted a swath of vibrant colors across the canvas.

C1 The politician's speech cut a swath through the audience, leaving a lasting impact.

C2 The CEO's decision to restructure the company cut a swath through the industry, changing the landscape completely.

Examples of swath in a Sentence

formal The farmer harvested a swath of wheat from his field.

informal She cut a huge swath through the crowd to get to the front of the line.

slang The new album cut a swath through the music scene, becoming an instant hit.

figurative His powerful speech cut a swath through the audience, leaving a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of swath

plural

swaths

comparative

more swath

superlative

most swath

present tense

swath

future tense

will swath

perfect tense

have swath

continuous tense

is swath

singular

swath

positive degree

swath

infinitive

to swath

gerund

swathing

participle

swathed

Origin and Evolution of swath

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'swath' originated from Old English 'swæth' meaning a track or path cut by a scythe.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'swath' expanded to refer to a strip of land or grass cut by a mower or a reaper, and later extended metaphorically to describe a broad strip or area of something.