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sways

Pronunciation: [sweɪz]

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Learn how to use sways in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move back and forth or side to side. Imagine a tree bending in the wind. It's swaying when it moves this way.

Example

The children swayed gently to the music at the dance party.

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The tree did not sway at all during the storm; it stood strong and still.

Example

Can you see how the flowers sway in the breeze?

Context: “influence”

(verb) to change someone’s mind or thoughts. If you persuade a friend to choose a movie, you are swaying their decision.

Example

The teacher swayed the students to think more critically about the topic.

Example

Her argument did not sway anyone; everyone still held their original opinions.

Example

Do you think the speaker can sway the audience's opinion?

How to pronounce sways

Pronunciation: [sweɪz]

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