swing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /swɪŋ/

Definition

To move back and forth or from side to side, especially while hanging from a support.

Examples

• The hammock began to swing gently in the breeze.

• He swung his arms to keep warm.

• The pendulum of the clock swung rhythmically.

How to Use swing

swing by (phrasal verb)

To visit someone briefly and informally. — "I'll swing by your place after work."

swing out (phrasal verb)

To move outwards or away from a central point. — "The car swung out into the oncoming lane."

swing around (phrasal verb)

To turn or move so as to face in a different direction. — "He swung around to face the person behind him."

swing from (prepositional phrase)

To move or hang by swinging from something. — "Monkeys swing from tree to tree with great agility."

in full swing (idiom)

At the peak of activity or development. — "The festival was in full swing by the afternoon."

Synonyms of swing

Words with a similar meaning to swing:

• sway
• rock
• oscillate
• undulate

Antonyms of swing

Words with the opposite meaning to swing:

• remain stationary
• be fixed

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