Pronunciation: /swɪŋ/
noun a seat suspended by ropes or chains, on which someone may sit and swing back and forth
A1 The children played on the swing at the park.
A2 She pushed her friend on the swing in the playground.
B1 The old wooden swing creaked as the wind blew.
B2 The swing set in the backyard had three different types of swings.
C1 The rhythmic motion of the swing brought back memories of childhood.
C2 The intricate design of the swing was a work of art in itself.
verb move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
A1 The baby likes to swing in the park.
A2 She swung the bat and hit the ball out of the park.
B1 The pendulum swings back and forth in a steady rhythm.
B2 The politician tried to swing public opinion in their favor.
C1 The dancer effortlessly swung across the stage with grace and precision.
C2 The CEO's decision to swing the company's focus towards sustainability was met with mixed reactions.
formal The pendulum began to swing back and forth with perfect precision.
informal I love going to the park and swinging on the swings.
slang Let's swing by the mall after school and grab some food.
figurative Her mood can swing from happy to sad in a matter of minutes.
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