CEFR A2

swayed

verb

Meaning

To move slowly or rhythmically from side to side, or to make something do this.

Examples

The music made her sway to the beat.
The branches swayed in the breeze.

Synonyms: rock, swing, influence, affect

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swayed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /sweɪ/

Definition

To move slowly or rhythmically from side to side, or to make something do this.

Examples

The music made her sway to the beat.
The branches swayed in the breeze.
He swayed back and forth, trying to stay awake.

How to Use swayed

sway to (prepositional phrase): To move rhythmically to a sound or beat. — "The dancers swayed to the rhythm of the drums."
sway someone (collocation): To influence or persuade someone. — "It's hard to sway him once he's made up his mind."
sway from side to side (collocation): To move back and forth repeatedly. — "The boat swayed from side to side on the rough sea."

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