Pronunciation: /sweɪ/
noun a rocking or swinging movement
A1 The tree branches moved gently in the sway of the wind.
A2 The sway of the boat made me feel a bit seasick.
B1 The politician's speech had a powerful sway over the audience.
B2 The sway of public opinion can greatly impact government decisions.
C1 The sway of the company's CEO is felt throughout the entire organization.
C2 Her charismatic personality had a significant sway on the outcome of the negotiations.
verb to move or swing slowly from side to side
A1 The trees sway in the wind.
A2 She swayed to the music playing in the background.
B1 The politician tried to sway public opinion with his speech.
B2 The jury was swayed by the compelling evidence presented in court.
C1 The CEO's charisma and charm swayed the board members to approve the new business proposal.
C2 The powerful speech delivered by the activist swayed the audience to support the cause.
formal The politician's speech had a powerful sway over the audience.
informal The music had a nice sway to it, making everyone want to dance.
slang She's got some serious sway with the popular crowd.
figurative The decision to invest in renewable energy will have a positive sway on the environment.
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